Spousal Support and Retirement

Divorce Support

We are seeing a rising trend of “grey divorces” in family law: elderly couples separating after a long-term marriage. With that comes the question of whether spousal support ends at retirement? The answer to this question turns to the merits of each case. Many payors...

Protection Orders and Family Violence

Divorce Support

Please see our latest blog on Protection Orders and Family Violence, written by Anoushka P. Gandy Protection Orders and Family Violence Are you concerned for your safety? Have you been in an abusive and toxic environment? Have you experienced family violence? If so,...

Retroactive Spousal Support

Divorce Support

When the court orders that one spouse must pay the other spousal support, the order is usually forward-looking. The paying spouse is required to pay a certain amount of support for an express period of time. However, occasionally the paying spouse is ordered to pay a...

Amendments to the Divorce Act (Canada)

Divorce Support

The current Divorce Act (Canada) (the Act) has remained intact for nearly 30 years.  After extensive consultation, the Parliament of Canada has passed substantial chances to the Act, which were to come into force on July 1, 2020. However, since March 2020 and the...

Parenting & COVID-19

Child Custody, Divorce Support

As the world continues to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, parents are expected to make cooperative efforts to incorporate mandated and recommended safety protocols into an existing parenting schedule, often outlined in a Separation Agreement or Court Order....