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How Does Mediation Work in Canada?

Many parties choose mediation as an alternative to settling a legal dispute in court. Unlike more adversarial forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration, mediation provides a collaborative environment to help parties negotiate a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The world we live in has seen family problems continuing to rise. Unfortunately, even a family that appears united to the outside world can fall apart. Family law attorneys handle issues that involve personal relationships—divorce, parenting plans & decision making (previously known as child custody), child support, spousal support, property division, and much more. If you are experiencing a troubling family issue, Musson Law can help. At Musson Law, we represent spouses, partners, children, guardians, and others who make up a family. We believe strongly in avoiding court when possible, therefore, we offer an array of dispute resolutions, including collaborative law, arbitration, mediation, and attorney-led negotiation.

Modern Divorce Trends

While your divorce will be unique to your life, it may also be influenced by divorce trends that you may not even be aware of. Divorce is many things, including a major transition for everyone ...