Is Spousal Support Considered Income in Canada?
Spousal support is money paid from one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation. The federal Income Act considers spousal support taxable income in most circumstances. If you receive regular periodic spousal support payments, it ...
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Types of Parenting Agreements in Ontario
Parental rights under Ontario law include the authority to make important decisions about your child’s care, education, religious instruction, and welfare. Amendments to the federal Divorce Act in 2021 changed long-used terminology regarding child custody ...
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Difference Between Common Law and Marriage
When it comes to the law, there are generally two different types of relationships. Some couples declare their love in front of friends and family, formally and legally binding themselves together in matrimony. Other partners ...
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Who Can Witness a Separation Agreement in Ontario?
Separating from a spouse isn’t only about diving property and assets and moving on. Separating from a spouse is a process that involves your financial and emotional well-being. At M&Co Law, our compassionate Toronto divorce ...
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Does a Prenup Protect You from Spousal Support?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that guides how a couple will address specific matters in the event of divorce – or upon the death of one spouse. While the term prenup or prenuptial agreement ...
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