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Exclusive Possession of the Matrimonial Home in Ontario
When separating spouses can no longer live together safely or practically, one party may seek an order for exclusive possession of the matrimonial home. This is a powerful but often misunderstood remedy in Ontario family...
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Marriage Contracts in Ontario
Discussing legal protections at the outset of a relationship—or during it—can feel uncomfortable and challenging. Yet for many couples, a marriage contract provides clarity, transparency, and peace of mind. While often (unfairly) viewed as pessimistic,...
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Understanding Parenting Time Schedules in Ontario
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important and emotionally charged issues to resolve is parenting time. A well-structured parenting time schedule provides stability for children and clarity for parents. But how are...
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How are Common Law and Marriage Different?
Despite the fact that the distinction and consequences of being married or in a common-law relationship has been clear in the law for many years, the specific rights and responsibilities that arise depending upon whether...
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For Better or Worse… What You Need to Know About Family Law Right Now
(Before getting married, cohabiting, or even entering into any kind of relationship.) I am the principal lawyer of Stephen Durbin and Associates, the number 1 rated large family law firm in Canada*, with offices throughout...
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Why do I need to pay a retainer?
Hiring a lawyer is not always a simple process, and one of the key considerations for clients is the payment of a retainer fee. While some clients may be hesitant to pay for services not...
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Little-Known Obligation of Cohabitation
It may come as a surprise to many that a person who is not the biological parent of the children in a relationship may be found to have support obligations for those children. If the...
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Leaving the Family Residence After Separation
Property Rights? People often think that in the course of separating from their partner, common-law or married, if they leave the family residence, they give up property rights. With rare exception that is never the...
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