Living together as an unmarried couple in Ontario is increasingly common, offering companionship and shared experiences. However, many in common-law relationships misunderstand the significant legal and financial implications involved. A widespread misconception suggests that cohabitation automatically grants the same rights as marriage, which is false, especially concerning property division, spousal support, and financial responsibilities upon…
When a loved one passes away, family members are often overwhelmed with different emotions. And this chaos of emotions, uncertainty, or disagreement over asset distribution is a difficult phase to deal with. A will is a set of legal documents that details how a person’s assets are to be distributed after their death. Moreover, when…
There was a time when divorce was a step that only young people used to consider. But now, more and more couples over the age of 50 are discovering that their marriage is not worth keeping. This, indeed, is a new trend and is known as “grey divorce”. It’s undoubtedly a surprising shift that’s changing…
Marriage doesn’t always go as planned, and when things reach a breaking point, couples face a tough choice—should they legally separate or file for divorce? While both options allow spouses to live apart, they come with different legal, financial, and emotional consequences. In simplistic terms, one keeps you legally married, the other doesn’t. One impacts…
