Marriage, Separation, and Divorce

Recent Changes to the law: The Divorce Act, Bill-C78

This webinar will address:

The new Best Interests of the child factors which have been added to the Divorce Act;
Specific inclusion of family violence as a factor in considering a child’s Best Interests;
Details of how family violence is to be considered per the Divorce Act;
Requirement for a parent to provide notice of an intended relocation with a child […]

By |April 24th, 2022|Comments Off on Recent Changes to the law: The Divorce Act, Bill-C78

Separation Agreements: A Plan to Move On After Separation

This webinar looks at what a Separation Agreement is, what makes it legal, what it can and should include, and how it can help a woman structure money, child custody and visitation issues with an ex-partner.  Family law practitioner Sandra Jackson, of the law firm Torkin Manes joins METRAC’s Legal Director, Tamar Witelson for this […]

By |May 11th, 2020|Comments Off on Separation Agreements: A Plan to Move On After Separation

Property Rights and Obligations of Married and Co-habiting Partners (Updated March 2013)

This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the Ontario rules for division of family property, for married and co-habiting couples following relationship breakdown. Topics include the equalization payment, the matrimonial home, and issues for surviving spouses.

By |May 11th, 2020|Comments Off on Property Rights and Obligations of Married and Co-habiting Partners (Updated March 2013)

After Bill S-7: Women and New Laws Affecting Marriage

Recorded on January 29, 2016 – Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act was passed last year. It makes changes to law affecting forced and underage marriage, and may have immigration effects for women in polygamous relationships. In this webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series, METRAC’s Legal Director […]

By |May 11th, 2020|Comments Off on After Bill S-7: Women and New Laws Affecting Marriage