Collaborative Family Lawyer and Mediator. You can find family law tips here. Tweets are not legal advice.
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Can one married spouse who legally owns the matrimonial home change the locks of the house? Nope! Neither spouse can change the locks, sell their home or require one another to move out without the other’s permission.
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For a #divorce or #separation to run smoothly, both you & your spouse need to cooperate. This is a great article outlining 4 things you should avoid doing during your separation. #divorce101 #divorcemistakes divorcedmoms.com/4-things-no…
What happens with the “matrimonial home” on #divorce? The matrimonial home is *usually* divided equally, regardless of who paid for it. Both spouses also have the right to equal possession, meaning both can live in the house after separation.
Need a cohabitation agreement or marriage contract but are worried about the lawyers making it harder? Try doing it collaboratively with professionals trained to work well with people!
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Partner, Jason Howie, spoke to the @globeandmail about the growing number of divorces for people over 65 and the unique challenges they face, especially in relation to their finances. ow.ly/6p6430rOpZK #familylaw #familylawyer #windsorlawyer
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Don’t let real estate add to relationship woes - Consider the tax consequences before transferring property after a separation bit.ly/36M0OBn #familylaw #divorce #RealEstate
What is the principal residence exemption? It’s a way to save on paying capital gains, usually for your Matrimonial Home. Learn more here: nbc.ca/personal/advice/home/…
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Who gets the family pet when a couple separates? In a recent case, a judge determined that two Labrador retrievers were jointly owned and ordered that the dogs be split up. 🐶
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We’re determined to continue delivering innovative solutions to accelerate access to justice and move family law forward. Family law rules now allow court staff to electronically certify court documents. More info: ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r…
A “Matrimonial Home” is the residence two *married spouses* occupied together on the date of separation. Fun fact: it is possible to have more than one matrimonial home. For example, a cottage could also be considered a matrimonial home. #familylaw
Need help figuring out your date of separation? Check out this article: lukesplace.ca/how-do-i-deter…
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A well-drafted parenting plan can set your family up for success following #separation. The Justice department has developed an interactive tool to help newly separated parents create a customized #ParentingPlan.
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Curious about an alternative to court to resolve your family law matter? Check out: collaborativedivorcetoronto.… @CollaborativeTO
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ONCA: A cohabitation agreement/marriage contract continues to be enforceable where separation followed by reconciliation unless the agreement expressly provides to the contrary... But no presumption, look at the Agt: Krebs v. Cote, 2021 ONCA 467 canlii.ca/t/jglb1
