Why do you need to hire a lawyer when you’re not fighting?

In Ontario, we refer to "prenuptial agreements" as "Marriage Contracts" or "Cohabitation Agreements". We can assist with writing your agreement, or can provide you with independent legal advice on an agreement another lawyer drafted. The law says what will happen if you separate, but you might not like it, or might want more certainty. That’s where a contract comes in.

Children’s aid societies are responsible for investigating reports or evidence of abuse. They can become involved with your family by starting a court proceeding, or they may become involved with your family outside of court.

When a marriage ends, the spouses’ property is divided in a process known as equalization. The property to be divided is known as the “net family property”. The value of the property is determined as of the date known as the “valuation date”.