To the separating parents of Millennials and Gen Zers: this one is for you. The Courts appear to be recognizing the social reality of “delayed adulthood”, a concept that was recently described as follows: “Independence is often achieved at a later age than in previous decades, a trend accentuated by the Pandemic. Young adults are […] The post Determining Child Support for Children Over the Age of Majority appeared first on Lerners ..read more

In the last several weeks, we have been asked, both in our personal and professional capacity, something to the effect of: “If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau were to separate, how would the situation play out in court?”. Given our curiosity of well-known personalities, our friends’ and clients’ interest is natural. We’d […] The post Choosing Privacy in Family Law Matters: Why the Trudeaus and many others will Avoid the Courtroom appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  She’s a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, and she owns an iconic pink mansion with a pool. […] The post Barbie’s Dreamhouse: A Case Study of Property Division for Unmarried Spouses in Ontario appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Introduction Divorce is a stressful and overwhelming process. Family law litigants are often introduced to confusing new concepts and terminology, which can feel like you are learning a new language. If you are in the process of getting divorced, you’ve likely heard your lawyers refer to the “Rule of 65” – and may be wondering […] The post Defining the Duration of Spousal Support appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  Pet Custody Disputes In the unfortunate event of a relationship breakdown, most people focus their attention on the […] The post Who Gets To Keep the Pets in a Divorce? appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  We’ve all heard the infamous term ‘prenup’ in movies, TV shows, or from unsolicited family members. In Canada, […] The post Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of Prenuptial Agreements appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  Red, red wine. When is it not fine? Many parents enjoy a glass of wine or a cold […] The post The Impact of Substance Abuse on Parenting Disputes appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  I heard it through the grapevine…I’m gonna pay for all those years you were “mine.” Let’s not sugarcoat […] The post Changing Heartbreak Into a Clean Break appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  An engagement ring can hold a lot of value to the heart and wallet. But what happens with […] The post Put a Ring on It (And Take It Back?) appeared first on Lerners ..read more

Navigating legal and financial issues that impact your life when your family dynamic changes can be challenging. Subscribe to FamilyMatters, our Lerners Family Law blog series, which provides insightful information and helps you determine your next steps.  Contrary to popular opinion, prenups are not just for the rich. While prenups are often used to protect […] The post Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You? appeared first on Lerners ..read more