<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JULIA FOGARTY]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESTATE & FAMILY LITIGATION]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:50:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What is the “best interests of the child” test in Ontario?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In high-conflict separations, parenting disputes are rarely about time alone. They are about control, legacy, and the future of a child whose life is being quietly restructured. Ontario courts resolve these disputes through one guiding principle: the best interests of the child. This article breaks down how the test actually works—and how strategic, well-structured cases succeed.]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/best-interests-of-the-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da86f08614fb4128ae86c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Custody and Access]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[divorce strategy Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[high net worth divorce Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parenting Time]]></category><category><![CDATA[Best Interests of the Child]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:38:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7877_cda594af7d7a45fd88b5c4585e0de0ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is “Exclusive Possession” in Ontario Family Law?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who gets the house after separation in Ontario? Exclusive possession can determine who stays—and who leaves—even overriding ownership rights. For those navigating complex assets, children, or high-conflict divorce, this powerful remedy can shape leverage, stability, and financial outcomes from the outset.]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/exclusivepossession</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4ab3f072d140cb95d83c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[complex property division Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[exclusive possession]]></category><category><![CDATA[high net worth divorce Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[divorce strategy Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[Matrimonial home]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:14:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7877_6b5cd72588ad476eb9707f78551d980a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[After separation in Ontario, can I force the sale of our matrimonial home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After separation, can you force the sale of your matrimonial home in Ontario? Yes — but it’s not automatic. Courts weigh financial realities, children’s needs, and fairness before ordering a sale. For high-value cases, timing and strategy can significantly impact the outcome. Learn when a sale will be granted, when it may be delayed, and how to use it effectively in litigation.

Separation forced sale matrimonial home Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/separationforcedsalematrimonialhomeontario</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d1d21f345a199bd5ba913c</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law News]]></category><category><![CDATA[complex property division Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[divorce strategy Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[high net worth divorce Ontario]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7877_8a2ba06055ce4a03b7f6b2385e54cb96~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_588,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can I Transfer Vehicle Ownership to a Spouse After Divorce in Ontario?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to transfer vehicle ownership after divorce in Ontario, including spousal transfers, tax exemptions, and required documents. This guide explains the ServiceOntario process and how vehicle transfers fit into property division under Ontario family law.]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/how-can-i-transfer-vehicle-ownership-to-a-spouse-after-divorce-in-ontario</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c5e3955ed83abd8bbd3aee</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[How to transfer a car after divorce]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:28:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_44dd1f5ba9114d72a10da0fa2f7ed30e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Protect Assets Before Separation or Divorce in Ontario (Family Law Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to protect assets before separation in Ontario using strategic, lawful approaches. This guide explains equalization, excluded property, domestic contracts, and key financial considerations to help safeguard your interests. Ideal for professionals and individuals navigating complex property division under Ontario family law.]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/how-to-protect-assets-before-separation-in-ontario-family-law-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4a4eed2e55f64fe091b3b</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law News]]></category><category><![CDATA[complex property division Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[financial disclosure Ontario family]]></category><category><![CDATA[divorce strategy Ontario]]></category><category><![CDATA[high net worth divorce Ontario]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:30:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a7877_0f4ed4ae2a5e4a87b234af2356f5cc5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_865,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Columbia's Clever Potential Pet-Custody Solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past, much like in Ontario, pets were treated like property in BC law. This meant that when a couple separated or divorced, the court would decide who got the pet in the same way that it would decide who got the house or the car. The BC government has proposed changes to their Family Law Act , which if passed, would recognize that pets are more than just property. They are beloved members of our families. The changes will treat pets more like children in the eyes of the law.  Something...]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/british-columbia-s-clever-potential-pet-custody-solve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65278269586473b16a406224</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:38:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9c6b6a6cdcce4bd28f5fe97e345ec53f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worried about your spouse acting in bad faith or being unreasonable about child support?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Beaudoin v. Stevens , 2023 ONSC 4401, the respondent father was found to have intentionally underemployed himself to avoid paying child support following the dissolution of a six-year relationship with two minor children. In July, the court imputed income to the respondent at a higher level after finding his conduct to be dishonest and lacking credibility. This adverse inference stemmed from the respondent's non-disclosure of court-ordered financial documents, a frequent problem in many...]]></description><link>https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/worried-about-your-spouse-acting-in-bad-faith-or-being-unreasonable-about-child-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">652755d525b16ac4e88a39a4</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0fcef054c5ab48648b9e9e815fa2dc36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Fogarty</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>