Social Media and Divorce
Many people broadcast their entire lives on social media to family, friends, and even strangers. While social media has allowed us to make new connections with ease, it has also led to oversharing of information and, in some cases, even facilitated the downfall of relationships. Whether or not you are still connected to your ex-spouse online, social media can have serious implications on your divorce.
What is Collaborative Family Law?
Collaborative Family Law is a common legal process in Ontario that focuses on negotiating together as couple and avoiding court. Together, along with specially trained professionals, you and your partner will identify all of the needs involved, including your children’s, and then discuss together as a team how to find the best solutions for your circumstances.
The goal of Collaborative Family Law is to minimize the adversarial nature of divorce, that is often a part of litigation and court.
What Is A Separation Agreement?
A Separation Agreement, is the written contract that separating spouses (married or common-law) create that clearly articulates how you will deal with your children, support, your possessions and debts and all your other  issues, both now and in the future. Normally you prepare and sign a Separation Agreement before you apply for your uncontested divorce or divorce decree.
What is Parenting Time or Parent Access?
Parenting time is the time your child spends with either parent, according to what is written in the Parenting Plan of your Separation Agreement or in a court order. It will be part of your parenting schedule.
Top 10 Divorce Mistakes
The Ontario divorce process is complex and the entire ordeal can feel completely overwhelming. But failing to understand your unique circumstances and how they will play out in the course of your separation can cause serious dilemmas down the line, especially if you make any of these Ten common (but avoidable) mistakes:
WHAT: Is Support Taxable Income?
Changes to your marital status can have implications on your income, taxes and financial situation. Once you have separated there are certain tax credits that you will no longer be eligible for, while others many now be available to you. Child support and spousal support are reported together on line 220 and 230 of your annual tax returns.
WHEN: Are You Separated in the Eyes of The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
For the purposes of a legal separation you do not need to live under different roofs, BUT Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has their own set of rules with regards to being separated for tax purposes.
WHO: Letting CRA Know It’s Over
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) expects you to notify them when your marital status changes. You can call them, do it online, or mail in a marital status change form.
