Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Was it a gift or a loan? It's a very important distinction because Ontario Family Law treats gifts and loans very differently upon separation and divorce. Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss gifts vs. loans. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv A Cohabitation Agreement is a contract made between an unmarried couple (cohabitants) that want to live together, but want to protect their individual interests, as well as determine what rights and responsibilities each person has should the relationship end in the future. A cohabitation agreement will outline how any debts will be shared...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Mediation-arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process (ADR), also called family dispute resolution process, that uses mediation and arbitration to try to resolve legal issues without going to court. Join Leanne Townsend and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Can a spouse be compensated for domestic violence? Does a single incident vs. a history of abuse factor in to the judge's decision? Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss whether or not a spouse can be compensated for domestic violence. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email:...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss what you should do if your ex is depleting assets. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram: @stevebenmor Leanne Townsend Website: www.leannetownsend.ca Instagram: @leannetownsendlife Tune in to Divorce Explained with...

Can secret recordings be effective evidence in litigation? We live in an era where cell phones and GPS devices are everywhere, and where conversations can be recorded with the touch of a finger. Can these surreptitious recordings be used as evidence in Family Law? Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss surreptitious recordings and their viabil...

One of the most common questions people ask when they separate is "who gets what in the divorce?" Divorce Law in Ontario falls under the Family Law Act, and it focuses on ensuring couples leave the marriage on relatively equal footing. However, what happens when one spouse starts depleting assets? On this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we delve into the topic what to do if your ex...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv For many families, making the shift to co-parenting after divorce can be tough. Decisions need to be made on parenting schedules, overnight visits, housing and more, all while juggling the needs of the child, the parents’ separate perceptions on the needs of the child, and societal norms. On this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we del...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we break down the role of emails in divorce. In today’s society, digital communication is often the primary point of contact between spouses after they separate. How can it be used as evidence in court, or influence the judge’s assessment of your case? Can emails, texts and social media communic...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv How can your vaccination status affect your parenting schedule and decisions in family court? This week on Divorce Explained, we engage with the topic of Covid-19, vaccinations and family law. What happens when one or both parents decide not to get vaccinated, and can the state intervene in these decisions during divorce proceedings? Have...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv What happens when someone with a cognitive impairment is manipulated into marriage? These are complicated legal cases, but extremely important to understand. On this week’s episode, we explain the legal concepts associated with predatory marriages. How does the law differentiate between the mental capacity to marry, and the capacity to sig...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Can you collect child support from the estate of a deceased person? Are you allowed to sue for unpaid child support as an adult? How far back can you go? This week on Divorce Explained, we look at a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case in which a mother sought retroactive child support from the father’s estate. We compare and contrast this...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv What happens when you separate with your partner, but you were never legally married? On this week’s episode, we discuss your legal rights in a common law relationship. We tackle issues such as division of assets, equalization of net value and finances, child and spousal support and questions around parenting and custody. What’s the differ...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv There are many divorce lawyers out there, all with different backgrounds, experience, personalities and expertise. The process of hiring a lawyer can be a difficult one. What reasons should guide you in choosing a lawyer – intellectual, emotional, approachability?  How can you best investigate lawyers so that you find a great match on your...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Dating after divorce comes with its challenges. As two divorce lawyers with our own post-divorce dating experiences, we understand the complexities of navigating a new relationship after divorce or separation. Should you start dating while your divorce proceedings are ongoing? How long should you wait to move on? Can your new partner be in...

Divorce is difficult, and if your ex has a substance abuse problem, it can be even more challenging. How do addictions affect divorce proceedings, especially when you share children? How do you prove someone has an addiction if they are denying it? When will Children’s Aid Society get involved, and how can they help? Join us this week, where we discuss some tips and guidelines on navigating addict...

When going through a divorce, you often will need to know all the facts about you and your spouse’s finances before you start dividing up your assets. This where financial disclosure comes in. Do your lawyers really need this information to go through with a divorce proceeding, even if you don’t want to provide it? What happens if your spouse refuses to provide it? What about abuse of financial di...

Covid-19 has brought many new complications to child custody agreements. How does your current separation agreement and parenting schedule apply during the pandemic? Should you be able keep your children at one household out of genuine concern for their health? What if you or your spouse lives with other immuno-compromised people? Tune in to learn more on how Covid-19 may affect your co-parenting...

After divorce, you may choose to start a new family by adoption, pregnancy, or by starting a relationship with a new spouse that has existing children. What are your child support obligations to the children from your previous spouse, vs. your new spouse? Can you be ordered to pay child support to non-biological children? How does the court determine the dollar amount of child support due, and doe...