Prenuptial Agreements in Ontario: An Upstream Approach to Avoid Separation Devastation
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a written agreement that couples make typically before they get married (although it is always possible to create one after the marriage has occurred). These agreements …
How is a Spousal RRSP Handled in a Divorce?
Divorce is one of the most extreme changes that many people go through in their lives. In addition to the emotional toll — which can be substantial — a divorce brings about several practical changes …
Transmutation Of Property: When Separate Property Becomes Marital Property
Divorce is rarely an easy process — even when the divorcing parties are generally in agreement. More often, there will be disputes and disagreements about how to fairly divide assets, and confusion over property status …
6 Signs Your Spouse Might Be Hiding Money or Other Assets During Divorce
Is your spouse hiding money or other assets during divorce proceedings? A divorce can be one of the most difficult and contentious times in a person’s life. The process is often incredibly emotional, so working …
What Is Marital Property? How Your Assets Are Defined in Divorce
Is it true that half of the marriages in Canada end in divorce? Since divorce data in the country stopped being published and analyzed more than a decade ago by Statistics Canada, it is impossible …