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At Brace Law, we have years of experience in family law, advocating for our client’s rights regarding their children, property, and more. To learn more about our services, please contact us at 905-815-6556 or email us at staff@bracelaw.ca

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We understand that family matters can be deeply personal and emotionally challenging. Whether you are dealing with divorce, prenup agreements, child custody, spousal support, or other family-related legal issues, our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step. We prioritize the well-being of your family while providing practical legal solutions tailored to your unique situation.

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Family Law FAQs

Common Law FAQs

Cohabitation is when two people live together but are not married.
The definition of a common law partner varies. For family law purposes, couples are considered common law if they have been living together for a period of not less than three (3) years, or share a child together. However, the definition does vary, so it is important that you understand which definition applies to your circumstance.
A spouse is a person you are legally married to, whereas common law partners are not married. They live together or share a child, but they are not married.
To protect your rights as a common-law partner, it is best that you and your partner negotiate a cohabitation agreement. This will ensure that you both understand your rights, responsibilities, and obligations, especially if property is involved. For more information about cohabitation agreements, contact our family lawyers at Brace Law.
Cohabiting couples do not have property rights like married couples do. You may choose to divide your assets voluntarily. However, you are not legally required to split property that you have gained during the time you and your common-law partner have lived together.
Once you get married to your cohabitee, your cohabitation agreement becomes a marriage contract.

Child Related Matter FAQs

Decision-making responsibility (formerly known as “custody”) refers to which parent can make the major and non-major decisions for the children. In the majority of situations, both parents have decisionmaking responsibility for the children. This is called joint decision making. Parenting time (formerly known as “access”) means the time-sharing schedule in place for the parent who does not have the child in their primary care.
Children have the right to receive nancial support from both parents until they are no longer dependents. The parent who does not have the children in their primary care typically pays child support.
Child support payments can be made in a number of different ways. Typically, most people will e-transfer the other parent the funds. In other situations, FRO (the Family Responsibility Ofce) may become involved if a parent is not paying child support on time.

Spousal Support FAQs

Spousal support is money paid by one former spouse or partner, to the other. It may be paid for different reasons but is often paid to help the lower income spouse cover their living expenses. Although children are entitled to child support, a former partner is not automatically entitled to spousal support. It is important to speak to a family lawyer to find out if you are entitled to spousal support.
Payment of spousal support may arise in various circumstances including a financial need arising from the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. It is important to speak to a family lawyer if it is determined that you must pay spousal support.
The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines uggest appropriate timelines and ranges of support in a variety of situations for spouses entitled to support. The guidelines do not provide advice on whether a spouse is entitled to support. Entitlement depends on the circumstances of each specific case.
If your former spouse or partner is refusing to pay spousal support, you can take your matter to court to enforce this obligation, if the matter was previously not in court. If your matter is in court, you can seek further judicial intervention to enforce the order.

Divorce FAQs

Processing times for divorce cases vary depending on several factors. However, for the divorce process to be finalized, it ranges from 6-10 months. Backlogs as a result of COVID-19 can make this wait time longer.
In order to fille for a divorce, you and your spouse must be separated for at least one (1) year.
There are certain actions you can take if your spouse refuses to produce and provide you with financial disclosure. To find out more about this, contact our family lawyers at Brace Law.
A matrimonial home is the property which a married couple purchases or lives in during their marriage.
Yes, you are equally entitled to your matrimonial home as your spouse is.
There are many ways you can attempt to resolve disputes with your spouse. Before involving the court and to avoid costs, parties are encouraged to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution. Some of which include mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. To find out more, contact our family lawyers at Brace Law.
Although you can file an application for divorce without a lawyer, it is recommended that you consult with a lawyer to better understand your rights.
A separation is when a common-law or married couple decide to live separately and apart. Common-law couples do not need to get divorced, as they were never married. Only married couples need to get divorced. Once a married couple has been living separate and apart for at least one (1) year, they can file for divorce. This means they are legally no longer married and are free to remarry.

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