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The Divorce Act has grown up, but will we?
This article was originally published on the Toronto Star. Many people think that the courtroom is the place to finally bring justice — via the well-intentioned figure seated in black robes — to the injustice of their failed marriage. Unfortunately,…
Divorce Act Amendments: Best interest of Children and Family Violence
All Canadian divorcing families are now subject to the new amendments to the Divorce Act which came into effect on March 1, 2021. Most family law lawyers are delighted with the changes to the Divorce Act. I will break down…
Divorce Act Amendments: Best interest of Children
All Canadian divorcing families are now subject to the new amendments to the Divorce Act which came into effect on March 1, 2021. Most family law lawyers are delighted with the changes to the Divorce Act. I will break down…
Divorce Act Amendments: Separating Families have new duties to try to resolve out of court
All Canadian divorcing families are now subject to the new amendments to the Divorce Act which came into effect on March 1, 2021. Most family law lawyers are delighted with the changes to the Divorce Act. I will break down…
New Divorce Act changes focus on out-of-court resolution, interests of child – Boutet in The Lawyer’s Daily
New federal laws requiring family lawyers to “encourage” parting spouses to use mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution instead of the courts have come into force. Read the full article on The Lawyer’s Daily
What to Do When Your Spouse’s Addiction Gets Worse During the Pandemic
Article originally published on DivorceMag. If you’re dealing with your spouse’s addiction and are thinking about getting a divorce, there are unique legal issues and strategies you might have to grapple with The impact of COVID-19 is being felt across…
Saving family businesses from divorce during COVID-19
Article originally published on Wealth Professional. The pandemic has already taken a toll on both the economy and marriages across the country, and now with a second wave, those numbers are likely to rise. In fact, one in seven small…
COVID-19 increasing complexity in family law mediation – Interview by Law Times
In family law mediation, the COVID-19 pandemic has produced new complexities, including around digital security, the safety of spouses in abusive relationships and parenting conflicts around social distancing. But for the most part, the issues are the same, only they…
As COVID-19 weighs on marriages, what should business owners know?
With business closures, quarantines, and household isolation measures continuing throughout Canada and around the world, many couples forced into a common domestic situation for an extended period are finding their relationships tested. Family law experts predict an uptick in divorce…
Making Blended Families Work: Protecting the Needs of Spouses and Kids
Blended families are complex situations emotionally, legally and financially that require the right approach, knowledge and preparation for success.
Property possession and gifts when separating
With sky-high rents and home ownership out of reach for many young Canadians, more couples are moving into properties with the help of their parents’ money, or even back into their childhood home. But not understanding the legal implications in case of a separation can lead to problems, considering that nearly four in 10 marriages will end in divorce. And while the number of young adults (18-34) who are getting married is on the decline, 58 per cent of Canadians in common-law relationships say that, despite the law being otherwise, assets should be divided equally when the relationship ends, according to a recent Angus Reid poll.
What You Need to Know if You’re Divorcing an Addict
In most cases, mediation and collaborative law are well-suited to family disputes arising from addiction. These approaches can help reduce potential conflict with your spouse and, may allow you and your spouse to reach a resolution in a cost-effective and timely fashion.
How to protect homes in the event of divorce – Boutet in Rep Mag
This is how to avoid legal pitfalls when couples move into properties with the help of their parents’ money. Read the full article on Rep Mag
How divorces affect mortgages – Boutet on Mortgage Broker News
In the event of divorce, complications arise when it comes to dividing assets like homes and determining who keeps making mortgage payments. Read the full article on Mortgage Broker News
Why You Shouldn’t Sign a Separation Agreement Without Reading it First – Boutet in Divorce Magazine
There are several important items to be considered during negotiations and before signing a separation agreement, including factors that could have an effect on the family in the future. Most importantly, there are two elements to keep in mind about separation…
How to divide a business in divorce without affecting the company – Boutet in the Globe and Mail
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ amicable split sets an example of what to do during a divorce, especially when it involves a business. Read my article in The Globe and Mail on how a collaborative approach keeps shareholders and employees reassured…
New divorce act holds beneficial changes – Boutet in Law Times
A modernization of Canada’s Divorce Act could significantly impact some families during the divorce process. Nathalie Boutet addresses amendments intended to streamline some family justice processes, encourage people to resolve divorce-related disputes out of court and create new rules for…
Is Addiction Threatening Your Marriage?
Addiction is a very real issue that haunts families in many ways. Alcoholism, drug dependency and gambling are the most common, while sex and digital addiction are also driving couples to divorce. Often, at their wits end, frustrated and desperate…
Helping Clients when Addiction Leads to Divorce – Boutet on Advisor.ca
Addiction affects families in many ways: alcoholism, drug dependency, gambling and sex addiction are some that advisors may have encountered in their clients. If the addicted spouse does not seek treatment, or the treatment fails, divorce can be the result.…
Getting the right legal help when addiction leads to divorce
Getting the right kind of legal help when addiction fractures a family Addiction haunts families in many ways – alcoholism, drug dependency, gambling and sex addiction are some of the most common. Therapy can be beneficial, but when it fails,…
Starting a Business with your Spouse – Boutet on AM 800
Nathalie Boutet is featured on AM 800 to discuss starting a business with your spouse.
How parents can protect the family business if their children divorce – Boutet in The Globe and Mail
There are many considerations given to how couples can protect themselves and their assets from divorce, but what about their family members – specifically the older generation – whose assets may also be at risk? What can parents who started…
How accountants can help prepare ex-spouses for mediation
Accountants and other financial professionals can help their divorcing clients prepare for mediation by having a better understanding of their role in this process. Mediation and non-court processes do not work when a spouse attempts to conceal information, and these…