What is a Motion in Family Court? A motion is a request made to the court for an order before a case is concluded. In family law, motions are used to ask the court to address specific issues such as child support, parenting time, disclosure, or procedural relief when the parties cannot agree. Motions can...Read More
What Is Equalization Of Net Family Property? In Ontario, when a marriage ends, whether through separation or divorce, the Family Law Act provides for an equalization of net family property (NFP) between the spouses. This process ensures that both spouses leave the marriage on a fair financial footing, recognizing marriage as an equal partnership. Each...Read More
What Is A Pre-Nuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement (often called a “prenup” or marriage contract) is a written contract signed by two people before they get married. In Ontario, these agreements are governed by Part IV of the Family Law Act. A prenuptial agreement typically outlines how property, assets, and debts will be divided in...Read More
