Do I need a Cohabitation Agreement?
Living common-law with a long-term partner, as opposed to getting legally married, is becoming more prevalent amongst Canadian couples.
This raises the question of when it is appropriate to create a cohabitation agreement with your partner.
What is a cohabitation agreement?
A cohabitation […]
What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will?
When a person dies without a will, they are said to have died “intestate” and their estate is to be distributed pursuant to Part 3 of the Wills and Succession Act, SA 2010, c W-12.2:
If the Person […]
Family Violence During Divorce
Rates of family violence are steadily increasing within Canada. The newly amended Divorce Act, which came into force on March 1st, 2021 has attempted to mitigate issues of family violence facing Canadians during a divorce.
In the newly amended Divorce […]
Treatment of Joint Accounts on Death
The nature of a joint account is such that upon the passing of one joint account holder, the funds automatically flow to the surviving joint account holder by way of rights of survivorship.
However, as it is common practice […]
DIY Separation Agreements
There are many reasons why spouses may choose to proceed with a “do-it-yourself” separation or divorce. One of the most cited reasons is the potentially high cost that can come with retaining a lawyer. However, in the case of separation […]
Should Child Support be Varied when the Payor Parent is Incarcerated?
The Canadian family law meets individuals and families at the most vulnerable times in their lives, including when one parent is incarcerated. This begs the question, if there is an existing child support order, and the payor parent or spouse […]
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