Author: Brent Coyne
Brent Coyne is a partner at Pushor Mitchell and a member of our Family Law group. Brent advises clients in all aspects of family law. He has a range of…
The breakdown of a relationship inevitably triggers a number of issues, both personal and financial, that may require immediate and careful management.
One of the most formidable tools available to a spouse who is separating from their partner is an interim restraining order from the court.
The intersection of tax law in the context of divorce or separation is a complicated topic not easily understood.
For many spouses, in addition to the emotional turmoil that results from a martial breakdown, dealing with matters of family property and debt often adds another measure of tension to
Part Two of this article considers common law grounds that may invalidate a separation agreement on the basis of it being significantly unfair.
Section 93 of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”) sets out the legal basis under which a court may set aside a written (and properly witnessed) agreement respecting property division.
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