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Question 1

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My Ex and I have been separated for a while, and are thinking about getting a divorce. I’m not sure where to begin. What Canadian laws should I look up, to find out about getting a divorce and splitting up our property?

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Question 2

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If I believe my Ex is not complying with COVID-19 physical distancing protocols, or is unvaccinated, can I decide to keep them from seeing the child we have together?

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Question 3

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How do you prove you were under duress when signing your separation agreement?

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Question 4

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Is it my daughter’s right to have proof of address/hotel of where her Ex is taking their 3-year-old son every other weekend before pick up?

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Question 5

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I recently inherited from my mom a large sum of money, and 3 months later my wife asked for separation. Saying years of mental abuse and wants to separate. She also has a new guy friend (family friend… ) that she is spending great deal of time with, with me being allowed to be there at same time. Does she have rights to the money? Can I give the money back to my mom or family member? What happens to that money if we file for separation or divorce, is she entitled to my inheritance?

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Question 6

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Due to COVID-19, my spouse and I have been unable to separate for financial reasons. We still live in the same house, but the relationship is over and we are both committed to getting divorce. How do we speed up getting a divorce in these tough economic times?

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Question 7

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I would like to know if you are married but planning on a divorce and just bought a home but the mortgage and the title deed are in both your husband’s name are you still entitled to receive half as you are married ? Thank you.

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Question 8

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If I file for a contempt order, how do I relate to the judges what I need to protect my son’s and my right to a parenting order?

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Question 9

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There is an order to provide CRA with a copy of our agreement giving notice of father’s entitlement. He has not, and Ontario and Canada child benefit has denied claim, stating the father is not primary care parent although all documentation was provided. Mother was to amend birth registration and refuses, not sure if this is why Child Benefit is being denied despite the court order and documentation supporting claim by school and doctor. Should a contempt order be used.

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Question 10

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My wife of 12 years cheated and left. We have two children and have been separated 3 years. I spent 12 grand on an agreement that she won’t sign. A year ago she retained a lawyer and they asked for financial disclosure. I have not responded and nothing has happened in a year other than the pandemic. Should I send disclosure to her lawyer? If I fill it out wrong will I get a chance to correct it before trial?

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Question 11

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In Ontario, if an 18 year old moves away from home to go to college, is the child support paid directly to the child or still to the ex spouse?

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Question 12

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Hi. We pay child support for 2 kids. 18/16. We haven’t seen them in 4 years even though they live minutes away. We are being told that if they decide not to go to college until 23-24 then we would have to start paying child support and education again if they decide to go. Is this even legal? And can we fight this for kids who we don’t see?

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Question 13

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Do you think fraud was committed if my husband transferred my 50 percent shares to our young children while planning a divorce. I did sign a sheet of paper with just our names on it but that’s it. This was then attached to a cover sheet saying I transfer my shares to the children.

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Question 14

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If I marry, will that affect my CPP and OAS benefits?

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Question 15

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I have a company car and because I haven’t had to use it for work much this year I found that I have a large taxable benefit from it. Do I have to include that amount in my income when calculating child support?

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Question 16

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I would like to know if you are married but planning on a divorce, and just bought a home but the mortgage and the title deed are in both your husband’s name, are you still entitled to receive half as you are married ? Thank you.

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Question 17

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Will FRO stop automatically when my son is 18 or does my Ex have to request payments to stop?

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Question 18

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By law do you have to divide CPP and private pension plan (RRSP) in a divorce. Can you agree out side of court or does it have to be divide in court?

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Question 19

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What are my financial responsibilities before a baby is born. My ex is demanding I pay half her time off for missed work due to pregnancy. Is that something I have to pay? I didn’t think I had to start making payments until the baby is born.

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Question 20

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I have been with my spouse for 21 years but only married for 6 months before separation and have two children am I entitled to his pension or RRSP. I am from Ontario.

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Question 21

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I’m wondering how to prove my husband has another bank account. Also wondering if lawyers would recommend him to tell or would they give advice to keep quiet?

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Question 22

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How are extraordinary expenses usually divided?. Dad makes $100,000/yr, mom stays at home with younger children and makes approx $6000/yr for self-employment. Would 10/90 or 20/80 split seem reasonable? He is asking for 30/70 split

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Question 23

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Was with partner for 3 years separated two days he owns the flat asked me to leave have nowhere to go; do I have any rights?

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Question 24

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Hi, I just need a little assistance on finding out how I go about filing for divorce? My permanent residence is in the United States but both my husband and I are Canadian and we’re married in Ontario. Where do I file?

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Question 25

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My child did not attend post secondary education immediately after completing highschool. He was 18 when graduated. Now he’s 20. Do I still have to pay child support if he returns to school now, full time or part time? I was told there couldn’t be a break in school attendance. He should have started post schooling right after high school. Is this right? I haven’t spoken to my son since he was 13. The mother prevents all contacts. Asking for help. Thank you.

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Question 26

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I recently found out my husband has been having an affair for 4 yrs. I also learned that she put recording devices and a tracking device on his vehicle. She recorded a call that my husband and I had without our knowledge. Is this illegal and if so what steps should I take? All I have is him telling me that and her son was used to put the recording device in his vehicle. Would they both get subpoenaed to prove this?

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Question 27

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Is it mandatory to apply for income splitting even if a couple don’t claim for it? Any disadvantages and advantages for both?

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Question 28

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Hi my name is Reta. I have question? Can someone records videos of me and my boyfriend without our permission? Because my ex in laws took videos of me and my boyfriend and they [threatened] me to show it to everyone? Can you help me?

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Question 29

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I have rented this house for a year now I’m the only one on the lease although it does specifically say that I may have another roommate who does not need to be named on the lease if I care to. My boyfriend had lived here for a couple of months and now that I’m going to break up with him I know that he is going to try and get the house from me because he said he would and he really wants it but it’s clearly mine and I don’t know what to do or what I can do legally and without involving my landlord who would likely just kick us both out due to the hassle.

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Question 30

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I need to know if I can turn over the Temp order to pay. I’ve signed nothing, nor talked about a loan with the ex, but now I have a judge getting ready to put me into contempt because I refuse to pay for a loan I had nothing to do with. We were common law. No kids,no property, no nothing.

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Question 31

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I was served with divorce papers last week and she states she wants a divorce only , but some of my property is still at the house and i want to get it back , before she throws it out and then i will be charging her with theft of my property .please advise me on what I can do here .

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Question 32

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Can my name be taken off my joint account for the mortgage without my permission as well as off the mortgage?

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Question 33

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Can your Ex make you buy separate clothes and jackets for your kids on top of paying child support. My support is ran through MEP and they are very difficult to contact and change if and when you try to prove an over payment or to dispute a claim.

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Question 34

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I have been separated for 18 years. The amount owing in arrears is over $28000. Are there steps to take to ensure I get that? Am I eligible to receive it?

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Question 35

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Once one person sends a layout of what they want in the separation agreement can we change it? My ex sent me a layout of what she wanted and I agreed to everything in the layout and I sent back the separation agreement with a clause for no spousal support which I thought was standard. And now she wants to change the value of the assets which she already requested.

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Question 36

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Hello, is it illegal in Ontario if your spouse records your conversation with another party without your consent?

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Question 37

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Child Support: When is a child considered an adult?

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Question 38

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When my child is in his weekend visitation do I have the right to know where he is staying?

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Question 39

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Does child support continue after 18 when a child is still in high school obtaining university level credits to apply to university for the following school year? What is considered full time in high school?

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Question 40

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Can I get my deposit back which I paid for on our common law home purchased now that we are separating?

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Question 41

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My partner wants to separate. I am the primary income provider. I have always paid for the majority of all expenses, household, recreational, mortgage, food, utilities, etc. And I give him money on top of his own income. We are talking about a separation agreement but that will take time. He said he can get a legal order to require me to immediately start paying him spousal support even though he still lives with me, and we have not separated yet. Is that correct?

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Question 42

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We been together for over 10 years , we live together at her dads. I rented a house and now bought this one for over 4 years now. We are not married just common law and she’s not on anything I own: what are my right regarding property and materials? We have a son together, he’s 8.

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Question 43

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Can I cancel a designation of matrimonial home that was registered by my ex-wife? The home is in my name solely. We have been divorced more than 2 years and she just registered the claim on the home by telling them that she is still my spouse.

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Question 44

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Cohabitation or Domestic Agreement: Do they need to be prepared by Lawyer? If the parties agree would they be able to draw up agreement?

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Question 45

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Hello, I’m a first time mother age 34. The father of my child is not around and doesn’t help with this pregnancy, what does this mean for him when I decide to take him to court? He blocked me in all means of communication as well.

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Question 46

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I’m going through a divorce and my wife has me on the hook for child support and spousal support. She has an average size pension. Just wondering how that works: how it would get divided or the decision would be made?

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Question 47

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I am the applicant and my lawyer continues to insist that child and spousal support is not to go through FRO. Is FRO imposed automatically and then if both parties agree to forgo this then FRO isn’t enforced?

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Question 48

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Are there any disadvantages to a party being self-represented?

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Question 49

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What happens if my spouse starts a court proceeding immediately after we separate without negotiating the matter? Did I lose my chance of negotiating the matter?

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Question 50

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Can I still file for divorce without my marriage agreement and/or without an original copy of my marriage agreement?

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Question 51

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What is a nesting order?

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Question 52

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Can you apply for a divorce online?

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Question 53

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What is a simple divorce?

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Question 54

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What will happen to my Will, if I enter a marriage agreement or co-hab agreement after making it?

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Question 55

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Do I need a co-hab agreement if me and my partner are just renting?

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Question 56

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Are same-sex partners classed as common-law if living together?

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Question 57

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Can I visit Shulman & Partners LLP offices now?

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Question 58

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I live with my common law partner but I’m not on the lease…if something happens to him do I have to move out?

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Question 59

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Can I bring someone with me to my meetings with my lawyer?

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Question 60

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What is the difference between property division for married vs. common-law couples?

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Question 61

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How will the courts decide parenting time?

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Question 62

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Will I have to go to court if I get a divorce?

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Question 63

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Does it make a difference who files for divorce first?

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Question 64

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Can I move with my child if I’m receiving child support?

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