Modern Marriage Contracts

Prenup Agreements In Ontario: Everything You Need to Know

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that a couple creates prior to marriage, outlining what happens to their assets and debts on separation. If you or your spouse to be are considering a prenup, ...

How Does Mediation Work in Canada?

Many parties choose mediation as an alternative to settling a legal dispute in court. Unlike more adversarial forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration, mediation provides a collaborative environment to help parties negotiate a ...

Is Spousal Support Considered Income in Canada?

Spousal support is money paid from one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation. The federal Income Act considers spousal support taxable income in most circumstances. If you receive regular periodic spousal support payments, it ...

Does a Prenup Protect You from Spousal Support?

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that guides how a couple will address specific matters in the event of divorce – or upon the death of one spouse. While the term prenup or prenuptial agreement ...

Can You Have a Prenup After Marriage?

Prenuptial agreements, which are called marriage contracts or domestic contracts in Canada, are legal contracts that guide how specific terms of a divorce will be resolved in the event that the marriage does end that ...