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.