When you are separating, it can be unsettling to realise that the financial picture you knew may be incomplete. Perhaps an investment account has disappeared from a statement, a business appears less…
For many Toronto executives, salary is only part of the compensation package. Annual bonuses, restricted share units (RSUs), stock options and long-term incentive awards may represent substantial value. When a marriage ends,…
When a relationship ends, spousal support can become one of the most consequential financial issues separating spouses must resolve. One spouse may be concerned about maintaining financial stability, while the other may…
For an entrepreneur, a privately owned business may be more than an investment. It can represent years of work, the family’s principal source of income, an important part of the owner’s identity…
When separation becomes high-conflict, parenting decisions can quickly become one of the most stressful parts of the divorce process. At Taerk Family Law, Toronto families receive practical, strategic guidance for child custody,…
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16 is one of the most groundbreaking family law decisions in Canadian history. For the first time, Canada’s highest court…
As a Toronto Family Lawyer that works with people going through separations and divorces, I am often asked “Can I get a prenup after I am married?”. Technically, a prenuptial agreement can…
Separation is never easy. Beyond the emotional challenges, it often brings complex legal and financial issues that must be resolved carefully. Questions about child custody, parenting arrangements, support payments, and property division…
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important and emotional issues is deciding what happens with the children. Many people searching online for answers about child custody in Ontario feel…
If your relationship is ending, you may be asking yourself an important question: Do I need a separation, or do I need a divorce? In Ontario, many people use the words separation…
