Michael Iyore Law

07/08/2026

"My name isn’t on the title of the house. Can my spouse force me to leave?"
This is a one of the common and nerve-wracking questions we hear from our clients after a separation. The short answer is, No.
Married spouses have an equal right to stay in the matrimonial home after a separation. However, this right it not absolute and can be lost where one of three things happen:
1. the parties agreed that one spouse would leave,
2. the police make a no-contact condition for release of a spouse after an arrest, or
3. a family court makes an exclusive possession order.
In our blog post below, we discuss factors the court consider in making an order for exclusive possession:

Ontario law gives both spouses an equal right to the matrimonial home, even off title. See how courts decide exclusive possession in Rana v. Rana.

05/20/2026

Greetings to everyone. Interested in understanding more about child support arrears? Free free to check our our new blog post in the link below.

Ontario courts can order retroactive child support beyond the 3-year cap when a payor hides income. Sarreye v. Sheikhamed explained.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate the unwavering love and support received from Mothers everywhere and everyday. From all of us at Michael Iyore Law, we say _Thank you. 🙏

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a merry and joyful Christmas! Let’s all take a moment to cherish family and create wonderful memories during this special time of year!

11/11/2025

We Remember. We are Thankful.

10/30/2025

Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween from your friendly family lawyer! 🎃

As you enjoy the festivities, remember to keep safety in mind and cherish those special moments with your loved ones. Have a frightfully fun night! 👻

Happy Halloween!

09/30/2025

Last month, I had the pleasure of having an interview with Authority Magazine. We explored my journey as an attorney and my tips for staying grounded while providing legal representation to families in the difficult times of separation and divorce. Enjoy the read.

An Interview With Eric L. Pines

07/24/2025

Is unemployment a valid defence to a child or spousal support claim? Take a few minutes to find out more in this family law post.

As family lawyers, we sometimes get asked this question: “I have no income. Do I still have to pay child support?” The short answer is: Yes. But there are few and limited exceptions. In most cases, family court will impute an income to a parent who is intentionally or recklessly unemployed or un...

06/30/2025

Wishing everyone a fantastic Canada Day! May your day be filled with happiness and memorable experiences with your loved ones.

Let’s celebrate our great nation and the families that enrich our lives!

06/13/2025

Can parents be found in contempt of court for failing to obey parenting orders? In this post, we review a court's disposition to this serious issue within the family law context.

When parents separate, court orders often help set clear expectations about where the children will live and when each parent gets time with them. These are known as parenting time/ access orders. But what happens if one parent simply refuses to follow those rules? The other parent can go back to co...