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Financial Disclosure in Ontario Spousal Support Cases: Why Business Owners Face Greater Scrutiny
When a Corporation Is Involved, Financial Disclosure Becomes Critical When spouses separate, one of the most important issues that may need to be resolved is spousal support. Determining whether support should be paid—and in what amount—requires a clear understanding of each party’s financial circumstances. That process begins with financial disclosure. In every Ontario family law […]
Separation Agreements in Ontario: What They Cover, How They Work, and How to Get Them Right
Ending a marriage or common-law relationship brings significant practical and financial challenges. When you are dealing with a high-conflict partner, substantial assets, or complex support obligations, the risk of a protracted legal dispute can be a serious concern. You need a resolution that protects your financial interests and—if you have them—your children, without having legal […]
The Hidden Family Law Consequence of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia: How Spousal Support Litigation is Changed Forever
When the Supreme Court of Canada released its landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, the legal profession immediately focused on one headline issue: the recognition of the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence (“IPV”). But there is another consequence of the decision that may prove just as significant for Ontario family law litigation — particularly for […]
Emergency Motions in Ontario Family Court: When You Can Bring One — And When You Shouldn’t
In high-conflict family litigation, urgency can change everything. Parents facing immediate concerns involving their children, safety, finances, or parenting time often believe they need an emergency motion. In some cases, they are right. In others, bringing an emergency motion can seriously damage credibility before the court. Ontario family courts treat emergency motions differently than ordinary […]
Why Zoom Should Not Be Used to Resolve Family Law Disputes
The Hidden Risks of Virtual Family Law Litigation in High-Conflict Cases Family law disputes are deeply personal, emotionally charged, and often life-changing. Decisions involving children, parenting, support, property, and allegations of family violence require careful credibility assessments, meaningful human interaction, and strong judicial oversight. Yet in recent years, virtual hearings through platforms like Zoom have […]
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia May Make the Ontario Court of Justice Obsolete: Why Ontario Needs a Fully Unified Family Court System
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia may become one of the most important family law decisions in Canadian history — not only because it recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence, but because it exposed a serious structural problem within Ontario’s family court system. (decisions.scc-csc.ca) For years, Ontario has […]
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia: A Landmark Victory for Domestic Violence Victims — But a Potential Crisis for Family Law Litigation
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia will likely become one of the most influential — and controversial — family law decisions in Canadian legal history. By recognizing a new tort of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), the Court fundamentally changed how domestic violence can be addressed within civil and family law proceedings. […]
How to Prove Hidden Income in Ontario Family Court
What Ontario Courts Look For When a Spouse May Be Hiding Income During Divorce or Separation When couples separate, financial disclosure becomes one of the most important parts of any Ontario family law case. Whether the issue involves child support, spousal support, or property division, Ontario courts rely on accurate financial information to make fair […]
Business Owners and Divorce in Ontario: What Happens to Your Company?
For many business owners, divorce is not just personal — it can become a direct threat to the company they spent years building. Whether you own a corporation, operate a professional practice, run a family business, or hold shares in a private company, separation can raise complicated financial and legal issues that extend far beyond […]
When Good Intentions Go Wrong: The Risk of Unqualified Child Professionals in High-Conflict Family Law Cases
In family law, few principles are more important than the “best interests of the child.” Courts, lawyers, and parents all claim to prioritize it. Yet in high-conflict parenting disputes, this principle can become vulnerable—especially when child-focused professionals lack the experience to navigate complex dynamics. While many therapists, counsellors, and assessors are well-intentioned, those without specific […]