Who pays legal fees in a divorce Ontario?

With the passing of the Divorce Act (Canada) in 1996, the legal landscape of a divorce has changed significantly. The following are some of the key changes that have occurred:1. The maintenance portion of divorce settlements is standardised at 50/50. This means that both spouses will pay their spouse the same amount each month in support, regardless of the circumstances.2. A secured debt deduction may be taken from the spouse with higher incomes to assist with debt repayment. This is calculated on both income and joint assets.3. Child custody arrangements are set out in advance and cannot be altered without the agreement of both parents. Judges will also now be involved in such decisions as they were previously left to parents only to make these decisions in conjunction with children’s welfare and education.4. There is now a presumptive sharing arrangement for marital assets upon divorce, which means that all assets acquired after the date of marriage are presumed to have been acquired during the marriage, unless there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary (i.e., that assets were acquired by gift or inheritance).5. A separation agreement may now be made between spouses prior to filing for divorce where certain provisions are agreed upon by both parties and written down, including child care arrangements, division of property, and spousal support payments (if applicable). It is important to discuss these provisions with your lawyer so that there are no misunderstandings down the road regarding Brexit or something else entirely!

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