Courtroom Etiquette and You

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For some, divorce is an expected outcome while for others it takes them by surprise. Such a life changing situation has its own effects on the divorcing parties as well as on the children who are involved in the divorce. There are a number of reasons why marriages end up in divorce. In cases, where a divorce goes to court the one constant element is the judge. And as such, it is important to know what the judge expects in his court room. This article will discuss tips on how to conduct oneself during divorce proceedings carried out in court.

Equal Sharing of Net Family Property

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In order to successfully end a marriage there is need for debts and assets of the marriage to be divided between the marital parties. Upon separation or divorce each spouse is entitled to what is termed and equalization of net family property. The equalization will be carried out for any couple who go to the court for the division of property as opposed to spouses who decide to settle and share the marriage’s net family property between themselves privately for a simple divorce Ontario. Any spouse can apply for equalization from the court in accordance to the Ontario Family Law Act at any time after separation has begun.