Spousal Support In Canada 2nd Edition

A CANADIAN BESTSELLER FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED For more than 30 years, Canadian Family Law has helped us to understand the legal issues surrounding marriage, separation and divorce, child custody and support. Now in its tenth edition, Canadian Family Law provides information on recent developments in family law, such as same-sex marriage, alternative dispute resolution and child support. Among the topics covered are: The rights and obligations of marriage The components of a separation agreement Spousal support Child support and the new guidelines Guiding principles regarding custody of children Property rights and division of property The divorce procedure Domestic contracts The enforcement of agreements Mediation and arbitration A comparative analysis of family law statutes. Illustrated with case studies, Canadian Family Law is the standard reference guide that people who are contemplating marriage, or separation and divorce, turn to for informative, readable and authoritative commentary.

In the last fifty years our understanding of what constitutes "the family" in Canadian society and Canadian law has undergone a radical transformation. Similarly profound changes have taken place in the areas of child and spousal support and dispute resolution. "Canadian Family Law" incorporates these new developments to present a concise yet thorough analysis of family law in Canada at the beginning of the new millennium. It provides insight into the Federal "Child Support Guidelines," alternative dispute resolution, as well as the fundamental principles of family law within topics such as Marriage, Cohabitational Relationships, Domestic Contracts, Family Violence, Spousal Separation and Divorce, and Matrimonial Property Rights. "Canadian Family Law" will be of particular interest to practitioners and to other professionals who require an understanding of the law related to families.

Indispensable for anyone going through or contemplating divorce Surviving Your Divorce, second edition is the breakthrough book that takes readers past the legal jargon of divorce and offers clear and candid guidance on how to survive a marriage breakdown, legally, financially, and emotionally. Thousands of Canadians get married each year—in love, starry-eyed, and committed forever. But almost half of Canadian marriages end in divorce, and trust can soon turn to bitter battles over business assets, financial settlements, and child custody. This book is a practical, non-threatening guide to marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements: what they are, who needs them, what they can do for you, how to broach such an unromantic subject with your partner, and working with a lawyer to draft or customize a contract.

Are you separating? You have no idea what to expect? What does getting married really mean? The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is for everyone who: is separating or divorcing, need to change an order or separation agreement, are involved with a children's aid society, are getting married or living "common law", or need to understand Ontario Family Law. It explains what to do after separating and then describes each step in the Family Court. The up-to-date explanations also include: alternatives to court, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and negotiation. Get an overview of Ontario Family Law for both for separated couples and people getting married. Discussions include: custody/access, child & spousal support, property division, restraining orders, marriage contracts/cohabitation agreements and other issues. There is help with children's aid society problems and adoption. The Guide has quick advice to avoid family court and tips on what to do, and not do, to get the best results possible.