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Tag Archive: Ontario family law

PRESERVING CONFIDENTIALITY IN DIVORCE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

In the realm of private Divorce Mediation/Arbitration, confidentiality is a critical cornerstone. It provides disputing spouses a discreet forum for dispute resolution. However, this confidentiality can be jeopardized when public... Continue Reading...

LOANING MONEY TO YOUR KIDS TO BUY A HOME? READ MASSAAR V. MONECK

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

In recent years, many parents have opted to assist their adult children in purchasing a home, often providing loans or guarantees to help bridge the gap in down payments. While... Continue Reading...

GOOD ARGUMENT: IF I PAY HER SPOUSAL SUPPORT, SHE WON’T WORK

Jessica Brant | September 15, 2025

Spoiler Alert: The argument failed. But let’s examine it closer. In this case, Traci-Lynne and Renaud began cohabiting in 2010 and separated in 2022. They have two children together, who are 8... Continue Reading...

WHAT DO JUDGES THINK ABOUT SPANKING A CHILD?

Jessica Brant | September 15, 2025

In the case of S.C. v. M.S., 2024 ONCJ 371 (CanLII), Justice Daudlin heard a trial on parenting for the parties’ 10-year-old daughter. The mother asked for an order that the father only see... Continue Reading...

WHY POST-MARRIAGE CONTRACTS HAVE BECOME POPULAR

Steve Benmor | August 17, 2025

Marriages, like any partnership, can face unexpected challenges. When financial and personal dynamics evolve, couples may find themselves exploring Post-Marriage Contracts as a means to re define their commitments, avoid... Continue Reading...

PEOPLE OFTEN ASK: WHAT IS A ‘VESTING ORDER’?

Steve Benmor | August 11, 2025

In fashion, a vest is a sleeveless, close-fitting waist-length garment worn over a shirt, typically having no collar and with buttons down the front. In family law, spouses often seek... Continue Reading...

ARE RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL ISSUES IMPORTANT IN DIVORCE MEDIATION?

Steve Benmor | August 10, 2025

Absolutely. Ontario is a proud second home to hundreds of thousands of newcomers, temporary workers, immigrants, refugees and international students. Whether they are here temporarily or permanently, many of them... Continue Reading...

COUPLES ENTERING 2nd RELATIONSHIPS MUST SIGN A COHABITATION AGREEMENT

Steve Benmor | July 31, 2025

Relationships (also marriages), including second relationships (also second marriages), are a life decision with severe long-term financial consequences. For couples in Ontario entering second marriages, a clear understanding of the... Continue Reading...

CAN A SEPARATED SPOUSE SUE FOR “FAMILY VIOLENCE” IN ONTARIO?

Steve Benmor | July 28, 2025

Kind of. The Ontario Court of Appeal heard the appeal of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, where after an 11 day trial Justice Mandhane decided to grant the wife $150,000 in compensation for... Continue Reading...

Can you still have shared custody if there is domestic violence?

Steve Benmor | July 25, 2025

Not according to this recent court case.  In the case of Theriault v. Ford, 2022 ONSC 3619 (CanLII), the parents were married in 2013 and had two children (9 and... Continue Reading...