Welcome to Canadian Divorce Laws .com

CanadianDivorceLaws.com is a guide to the legal situation in Canada, written by a lawyer. Our philosophy is that knowledge is power, and that by informing yourself about the laws that apply, you can reduce the pain and expense of your divorce.

To this end, we provide you with a comprehensive library of articles on the issues you may be facing in your divorce - issues such as child support, child custody, spousal support, property division, divorce procedure, and more.

The information on this website is applicable in all provinces of Canada except Quebec, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, as well as all territories.

Child Support

Get answers to your questions about how much child support you will pay or receive, children's special or extraordinary expenses, when child support ends, and more.
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Child Custody

Get answers to your questions about how custody is determined, joint and shared custody, princial residence, child access, relocation issues, and more.
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Spousal Support

Get answer to your questions about spousal support, when it is payable, how much is payable, and for how long it is payable, and how it meshes with child support.
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Property Division

Get answers to your questions about how property is divided when you separate, dealing with the matrimonial home, a business, and tax issues.
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Divorce Procedure

Get answers to your questions about how the legal system works for people going through a divorce, including all the steps in a court case.
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Divorce Info

Get answers to your questions about divorce legal fees, grounds for divorce, divorce mediation, annulments, life insurance, and powers of attorney.
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