Family Law Essentials
Understanding your rights shouldn't require a law degree.
A focused online program for Orléans residents covering the fundamentals of Canadian family law — from separation agreements to parenting arrangements.
What the program covers
Six structured sessions, one clear goal
Family law touches almost every part of your life when a relationship ends — assets, children, housing, and future financial responsibilities. Most people encounter these rules only once, under significant stress. This program gives you a working knowledge of the framework before, during, or after that point.
Sessions run live via webinar with a recorded replay available for 30 days. Each session is focused on one area of law, followed by a structured Q&A where participants submit questions in advance.
Content is grounded in Ontario provincial law and the federal Divorce Act. Participants are encouraged to consult a licensed lawyer for advice specific to their situation.
Session breakdown
Each module addresses a distinct legal area with concrete Ontario case examples and practical guidance on what to expect at each stage.
Separation vs. Divorce
The legal distinction matters more than most people realize. Separation begins the moment you start living apart with intent. Divorce is a formal court order. Each triggers different timelines and rights under Ontario law.
Parenting arrangements
Since 2021, Ontario courts use "parenting time" and "decision-making responsibility" instead of custody and access. This session explains what changed and what courts look for when parents can't agree.
Child support guidelines
Federal guidelines set the baseline using the paying parent's income and number of children. Special and extraordinary expenses are calculated separately. This session walks through the tables and common exceptions.
Property and the matrimonial home
Ontario's Family Law Act gives both spouses equal rights to stay in the matrimonial home regardless of whose name is on the title. Net family property equalization is the governing rule for most married couples.
Spousal support
Not automatic and not guaranteed. Entitlement depends on the length of the relationship, economic disadvantage, and whether one spouse significantly reduced their career for the family. The Advisory Guidelines offer a starting range, not a fixed number.
Separation agreements
A signed agreement avoids court and gives both parties certainty. This session covers what makes an agreement enforceable, what courts will set aside, and why independent legal advice matters before signing anything.
Who runs the sessions
Two practitioners with different but complementary backgrounds
Rémi Gagnon
Family Law Advisor
Rémi spent 14 years advising clients through separation and property disputes in Eastern Ontario. He focuses on practical explanations of how legal processes actually unfold, not just what the statutes say.
Nadia Petrov
Legal Education Specialist
Nadia develops curriculum that translates dense legal text into clear, usable knowledge. She leads the Q&A portions and designs the session materials with a focus on situations common in Ontario.
$149 CAD
Includes all 6 live sessions, 30-day replay access, and written session summaries. No subscription — one payment, full access to this cohort.
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