Hearty Law

03/08/2024

Often times the home is the most valuable asset in a marriage. Upon a breakdown of the marriage, determining what to do with the matrimonial home can be a difficult and stressful decision.

In this blogpost, I look at some considerations to force the sale of the matrimonial home.

A common issue that arises in many separations in Ontario is whether you can force the sale of the matrimonial home. Can you do it? and if so, how?

03/07/2024

Financial disclosure in family law cases in Ontario often creates conflict and escalates legal fees. In this blog post, a recent Ontario Superior Court decision is reviewed resulting in some information that may be used in your case.

A resolution can only be fair if you know what can be divided, that is what makes financial disclosure important, but what exactly do you have to disclose?

03/05/2024

A common issue among some family law litigants is whether Veterans Affairs disability pensions are to be included in the determination of income for child support or spousal support purposes. The answer to this question is typically, yes.

However, in this blog post I look at an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in which this pension income was excluded. The decision speaks to the importance of having sufficient evidence to prove your case.

https://heartylaw.ca/blog-post/veterans-pension-be-excluded-from-support/

03/29/2023

Some useful information here.

A divorce upends your lifestyle, housing and financial goals, making separating finances onerous. Read on for tips to ease the process.

06/17/2022

Are you currently in a common-law relationship where one party has a pension? This video provides information on how the law deals with pensions in common-law situations.

08/27/2021

Are you currently paying or receiving spousal support and would like it changed? This video provides information on how to change a spousal support order in Ontario.

08/24/2021

In this video, I will explain how to prepare for your initial consultation.

08/19/2021

Going through a divorce or separation in Ontario? In this video, I will provide information on spousal support, whether you are entitled to it, what you are entitled to, and for how long.

08/18/2021

Which spouse stays in the matrimonial home after separation in Ontario? In this video I will provide information on addressing this difficult topic.

08/12/2021

What happens to pets in a divorce? In this video, I discuss a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision that analyzed this issue.

08/03/2021

In this video I give you 5 tips for keeping your legal fees down while going through a divorce in Ontario. Contact Hearty Law today for a no-obligation consultation.

07/21/2021

Going through a divorce, separation, or have any other family law need. Call Hearty Law today for a free 20-minute virtual consultation. Legal advice you can rely on. Serving Ottawa and surrounding areas. Call today: (613) 421-5629 or (888) 858-3534