Family Law
your family is Paramount
At Brace Law, we deal with family members’ legal rights and responsibilities and focus primarily on the legal consequences of family breakdown. When a family breaks down, many issues must be considered and resolved, including child support and custody, spousal support, division of property, and divorce. Contact our family law firm at 905-815-6555 for help today.
Child Related Matters
Whether you are going through a divorce or separation, the safety and well-being of a child is often at the forefront of a parent’s mind. That’s why it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary information and guidance in order to best protect your child. Our law office is committed to making sure you are aware of your rights and protecting your custody rights. Contact us at 905-815-6555 for help today.
Common Law
In Ontario, common law couples do not have the same obligations and rights as married couples. As such, it is important to be aware and understand how to best protect yourself in the event that there is a breakdown in your relationship.
To be considered common law, two people must be continuously living together in a conjugal relationship for at least a period of three years. In the event that the couple has a child, by birth or by adoption, together, then they only need to have been continuously living together in a conjugal relationship for one year.
Under the Family Law Act, married spouses are entitled to certain rights and obligations that cohabiting spouses may not benefit from, including disposition of assets and equal division of financial gains. Who is considered a “spouse” is defined in s. 1 of the Family Law Act and does not apply to cohabiting spouses.
There are, however, several remedies available for common law spouses that can help either spouse to gain a right to property in a particular asset and either be awarded a monetary award or a constructive trust that has resulted from unjust enrichment.
Divorce
A divorce is not mandatory for couples who are looking to end their relationship. They may also choose to separate and enter into a separation agreement. Although not the only option for couples who are looking to end their relationship, a divorce provides couples with a legal and formal option to end their relationship. Our family divorce lawyer at Brace Law will be able to help guide you through this process
Domestic contracts and negotiations
At Brace law, we specialize in drafting and negotiating agreements like prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation contracts. Our role is to ensure that clients’ assets and interests are protected, fostering clear, fair terms that prevent future disputes and provide security in personal relationships.
Separation
A breakdown in a relationship is never easy. At Brace Law, we help you manage and provide consultation during this difficult time. Call us at
905-815-6555 to speak to a lawyer today.
Spousal Support
Spousal support, or alimony, involves financial assistance paid by one spouse to the other post-divorce to ensure financial stability. Determined by factors like marriage duration, income disparity, and living standards, it aims to support the lower-earning spouse while they gain independence or maintain their lifestyle.