Family Law 101
Understanding the law so you can make decisions
60 articles
Basics
The First Section of Your Separation Agreement in Divii
Matter DetailsLearn how to input essential information into the agreement and ensure accuracy.
Your Details
Spouse Details
Child Information
RelationshipUnderstand how to determine your cohabitation and separation dates.
Legal History
Agreement Basics
Parenting
How to Create a Strong Parenting Plan
Parenting OverviewAn overview of the importance of starting with parenting arrangements and the definition of guardianship.
Parenting AgreementsUnique Agreements to Make Parenting Work
Other Parenting MattersLearn about the provisions included in a co-parenting agreement that addresses travel, introducing new partners, children's belongings, and an annual review of your co-parenting plan.
Parenting ResponsibilitiesLearn about parenting responsibilities, the child's best interests, key co-parenting principles, co-parenting communication guidelines, and the different types of co-parenting decisions.8 articles
Parenting TimeLearn about co-parenting arrangements, parenting time planning, and different co-parenting structures.6 articles
Child Support
How to Make Sure Your Children are Financially Supported
Child Support DetailsAn overview on child support, determining income, running support calculations, and other considerations around support.
Running Support CalculationsLearn about the Federal Child Support Guidelines and how to run support calculations.
Steps to Determining IncomeLearn how to determine your guideline income for support calculations.
Pattern of IncomeLearn what to do when your most recent income doesn't accurately reflect your future earning potential for Child Support Purposes.
Corporate IncomeUnderstand how to handle corporate income when determining income for Child Support.
Imputation of IncomeLearn when a different income amount than what appears on your tax return is assigned for Child Support Calculations.
Special or Extraordinary ExpensesLearn about Special or Extraordinary Expenses as it relates to Child Support as well as important tax considerations.
Child Support Tax ConsiderationsLearn about tax considerations in Child Support Agreements
Spousal Support
Ensuring You and Your Spouse are Financially Supported
Spousal Support DetailsUnderstand spousal support entitlement, determination, the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG), methods of payment, and limitations.
Entitlement to Spousal SupportLearn about the three main ways Spousal Support entitlement is determined.
Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG)Learn about the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) and how Spousal Support amounts are calculated under the SSAG.
Determining Your SSAG RangeLearn about factors that place you higher in the range, lower in the range, or factors that can adjust the range.
Types of Spousal Support PaymentsUnderstand the different types of Spousal Support payment options.
Income ConsiderationsKey income considerations you should know about when calculating Spousal Support
Duty to Become Self-SufficientHow self-sufficiency factors into Spousal Support.
Considerations for Spousal Support StructuresFurther considerations regarding Spousal Support.
Property
Dividing Assets and Liabilities
Property OverviewAn overview on property division, excluded property, unequal division, and valuing property.
Family ResidenceLearn about how the Family Residence is divided, selling the Family Residence, and what exclusive occupation is.
Additional Real PropertyUnderstand Additional Real Property and how it's typically divided.
Business (Sole Proprietorships)Learn about dividing sole proprietorships during separation, business valuations, and important considerations around businesses.
CorporationUnderstand how corporations are divided during separation, valuing a corporation, identifying ownership and share structure, and important considerations.
PensionsUnderstand pension division during your separation, types of pensions that are divided, and different methods to divide your pension.
CPPLearn about Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) Division, how CPP credit splitting works, and the option to waive your right to division.
RRSPLearn how RRSPs are handled during separation.
RESPUnderstand how RESPs are dealt with in a Separation Agreement.
Financial AccountsLearn how to divide financial accounts in your Separation Agreement
VehiclesLearn about practical ways vehicles are handled during a separation.
Other PropertyLearn about how to include "other property" and person property in your agreement.
LiabilitiesUnderstand how liabilities factor into property division and how debt is divided.
Equalization PaymentUnderstand what an Equalization Payment is and how it's calculated.
Excluded PropertyLearn about excluded property and when it applies.
Unequal DivisionLearn about unequal division of property and what factors might apply.
Valuing PropertyUnderstand how asset values are determined, valuation dates, and when you don't need valuations.