Family Law FAQ

Frequent Asked Questions and terminology related to Family Law

• How do I get a divorce?
• What is the Family Responsibility Office?
• Child Support in Ontario. How Much Do I Have to Pay?
• What does Access mean in Family Law?
• How can Adultery affect divorce proceedings?
• Are all Assets and Debts equally divided?
• How is Child Support determined in Family Law?
• I am separating, Should I leave my child with my spouse?
• How does Family Responsibility Office help me collect my Child Support?
• When do children have a say about which parent they reside with?
• Why is a Family Law Consultation important?
• What rights do Common Law Partners have in a separation?
• What is the definition of Divorce?
• How do Duty Counsel help people who can't afford lawyers?
• Does an asset or debt get listed on your Financial Statement or your spouse's?
• Jurisdiction, where do you have to start your court action?
• How do I qualify for Legal Aid to help with my divorce?
• How do Legal Fees affect my taxes?
• How are Property Division Rights determined in Common Law Families?
• After Marriage Breakdown, Who Gets the House?
• Should I Leave my Home?
• How can a lawyer help me get a Restraining Order?
• How is Spousal Support determined in Family Law?
• Are Verbal Agreements Valid?
• Can my spouse stop me from getting a divorce?