It is the time of year when many people are getting married. That makes it a time of great celebration and planning, with lots of hopes and dreams. It is also a time when the people around the loving couple wonder whether the betrothed know what they are getting into. Lots of the comments on past episode of this podcast, question the wisdom of get married at all. Those comments lament the legal implications of getting married. Divorce rates are goind down. Still, people should know what they are getting into when they are getting married, and how the law changes things for each of the married spouses. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist if Family Law, John Schuman explains what you should know about Family Law BEFORE getting married. The topics include how marriage affects property rights and ownership, the legal restrictions on matrimonial homes, spousal support, child support - especially for children of other relationships, and how being maried prevents your from having another spouse... and doesn't. Getting married is one of the biggest decisions people make. They should know the the consequences of that decision beofre taking the plunge. So, every one who is engaged, or contemplating marriage, should watch this episode before the wedding. If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:99. When Can You Throw Out Your Ex?97. Do You Really Need a Prenup (Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement)?96. If I Let My Partner Move In, Will They Get My House?93. How to Lose Your Assets in Divorce or Separation92. How to Protect Your Assets in a Relationship or Marriage91. Should One Spouse Leave the House on Separation?85. 4 Things That People Get Wrong about Divorce Law73. How to Give to Your Kids, But Not Their Spouse/Partners63. What Can You Do With A Marriage Contract?TThe Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: ⁠www.schumanlaw.ca ⁠email: ⁠john@schumanlaw.ca ⁠phone: 647-342-6775

When separating spouses or parents go to Family Court, they want to win. Often they hire great family lawyers, like the host of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist, John Schuman. But, there are times when everything is going well in a party’s case, and then that party does somehting in the courtroom that torpedoes an almost certain win. At other times, that same behaviour dooms someone’s case from the start. These family court litigants are not necessarily doing anything illegal, and they might otherwise be nice people. But, those unfortunate separated spouses or parents raised the ire of their judge and then things went badly. The future of the children, the family and everyone's finances depends on what Family Court Judges decide. So, to keep people from unnecessarily destroying their prospects in Family Court, this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast covers some things people should NEVER do in Family Court.

These mistakes that people make are not legal mistakes. They are practical ones, such as rolling their eyes at the judge, failing to make disclosure or telling the judge off. This episode shows how ordinary people can easily avoid missteps in Family Court.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

103. 8 Ways to Lose a Parenting (Child Custody) Case

94. What Happens at Your First Day in Ontario Family Court

90. 5 More Costly Misconceptions About Family Law

83. ⁠Family Law Strategies That Fail⁠

77. ⁠What Happens if You Breach a Family Court Order⁠

60. ⁠Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?⁠⁠ ⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca phone: 647-342-6775

The Law Says Adultery Does Not Affect a Divorce, But That’s Not Always True

When one spouse has an extra-marital affair (or any sort of affair outside of a committed relationship), it can be devastating for the other spouse. It can reflect a betrayal, a lack aof honesty and questionable judgment. The innocent spouse feels a lot of emotion. Those emotions can include anger, and strong desire for justice to correct the wrong that was done to them. But then they hear that Canada has “no-fault” divorce and the affair does not affect what orders a family court judge will make. None of the laws permit any sort of adjustment to the compensation because of an affair. Is that true?

Well, it depends. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains when and how an affair can have an impact in Family Court, and when it does not. Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

99. When Can You Throw Out Your Ex?

96. If I Let My Partner Move In, Will They Get My House?

91. Should One Spouse Leave the House on Separation?

85. 4 Things That Everyone Gets Wrong about Divorce Law

81. ⁠⁠⁠Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support?⁠

80. When Can I Throw Out My Ex’s Stuff?

79. What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating?

60. Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca phone: 647-342-6775