Separation & Divorce 08 Jul 2024 What happens to your pension plan during a separation or divorce in Ontario? There are many factors to consider when it comes to how your pension impacts your divorce or separation. Plat Simionati
Domestic Contracts, Separation & Divorce 24 Jun 2024 Navigating Separation or Divorce for Business Partners: Income Splitting and Spousal Support Divoce is complex but it becomes even more intricate when business interests are involved. Plat Simionati
Domestic Contracts 17 Jun 2024 Can I use ChatGPT to replace my family law lawyer in Ontario? Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated virtually every sector and revolutionized many traditional practices and processes but can it replace lawyers… Plat Simionati
Domestic Contracts 10 Jun 2024 Anderson v. Anderson: Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) Discusses the Enforceability of Domestic Contracts Couples sometimes bargain and negotiate their separations without legal guidance. These are known as “Kitchen table agreements”. Can they be… Plat Simionati
Separation & Divorce 03 Jun 2024 “First Families First” and How a Second Family Impacts Spousal and Child Support Obligations Blended families can introduce complex financial obligations. We will discuss the “First families first” principle when you pay support for… Plat Simionati
Separation & Divorce 27 May 2024 Understanding the difference between separation and divorce in Ontario This article outlines the difference between divorce and separation. Plat Simionati
Children & Co-Parenting, Separation & Divorce 20 May 2024 Do Stepparents Have an Obligation to Pay Child Support for their Stepchildren? Ontario’s Family Law Act applies to unmarried couples. A stepparent may have to pay support if they’ve shown a consistent… Plat Simionati
Children & Co-Parenting 13 May 2024 Legal considerations for blended families: Stepparents in Canada and their parenting rights Blended families have become increasingly common. This has created a host of legal considerations concerning the rights of stepparents. Plat Simionati
Children & Co-Parenting, Domestic Contracts, Separation & Divorce 06 May 2024 Same-Sex Marriage in Ontario & Other Family Law Matters Same-sex marriages have equal rights under the federal Divorce Act when it comes to divorce and separation. Plat Simionati
Mediation, Separation & Divorce 22 Apr 2024 The Most Common Divorce Mistakes That You Can Avoid Five common mistakes couples make when deciding to separate or divorce. Plat Simionati
