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Can I get a divorce in Canada even if I was married in a different country?...
In Canada, as long as you or your spouse has lived in Canada for at least one year, you will be able to receive a divorce. Divorces are granted by the courts in Canada based on your current marital...
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On June 26, 2013, Bill C-32, an Act to Amend the Civil Marriage Act (also known as the Civil Marriage of Non-residents act) was given royal assent and became law. It allows same-sex couples to divorce,...
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Does it matter where I file for divorce?
An application for divorce, with or without a claim for property, must be filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. All other family law applications can be filed at the Ontario Court of Justice....
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My spouse wants to move the divorce proceeding I started to a Court to...
According to the Family Law Rules, a case should be heard where a party resides, or, if child custody and access are at issue, where the child ordinarily resides. To move your divorce proceeding to a...
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I am moving to another City, but I have already filed for divorce. Can I...
To change the location of your divorce proceeding, you will need to bring a motion before Court seeking an Order to transfer your case to the intended jurisdiction. According to the Family Law Rules,...
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I live outside of Canada, but was legally married in Ontario. How can I file...
Your Canadian marriage may be dissolved abroad, provided you meet legal requirements for divorce imposed by the foreign jurisdiction. You may need to meet residency requirements there before applying....
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I live in Ontario, and my spouse lives abroad, where we were married. Can I...
Marriages abroad may be dissolved here in Canada, provided you are ordinarily resident in Ontario, or any other province, for at least one year. If you have been living continuously in Ontario for at...
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Netflix’s “Marriage Story” Deconstructed by Divorce Lawyers
Netflix’s “Marriage Story” Deconstructed by Divorce Lawyers Netflix’s “Marriage Story” is deconstructed by real life family lawyers and professionals. The film’s roles include divorce lawyers with...
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Wednesday’s Video: Divorce Act Changes – Mobility and Jurisdiction | Ep. 45
Wednesday’s Video: Divorces Act Changes – Mobility and Jurisdiction | Ep. 45 Changes to the Divorce Act were implemented on March 1, 2021. We’ve broken down the federal legislation into a six part...
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“It is Simply Too Late”: Court Decries Procedural Delays in Return of...
“It is Simply Too Late”: Court Decries Procedural Delays in Return of Abducted Child In Court Declines to Approve of Child Abduction to France, the court ordered a mother to immediately return a...
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