Relationships, separation and divorce

This Legal Health Check explains “special or extraordinary expenses” under the Child Support Guidelines.

This Legal Health Check explains the changes to parenting terms under the Divorce Act. These new terms apply as of March 1, 2021.

This Legal Health Check gives tips for making a parenting plan setting out how children's care might be shared after separation. Parenting plans can be brief or detailed, depending on the needs of the child(ren) and the parents’ circumstances. They can be an informal guide, or they can be part of a written agreement or court order.

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This Legal Health Check gives tips on tax issues that often come up when your marriage or common law relationship ends.

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* This legal health check does not take into account travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use this Legal Health Check to prepare for a safe and happy trip. It applies whether you are in a relationship, separated or divorced, or travelling with someone else’s child.

Encourages separating couples to reduce costs and stress by taking a reasoned approach.

Encourages separating couples to consider the impact of their next steps on their children.

Family separation is difficult. You may be able to come to an agreement on parenting, support and property outside the courtroom, at less cost, stress and conflict, and with a solution that’s right for your family.

At the end of a live-in relationship, there may be rights and responsibilities between spouses, even if you are not married. Your situation, and your deadline for acting, will depend on the law in your province or territory.

The time to start talking about property and financial issues is before you marry or move in together. This Legal Health Check suggests topics to discuss with your partner.

When a relationship ends, economic responsibilities for your spouse may not. This checklist offers issues to keep in mind about spousal support.