Divorce Law Firm Richmond Hill What to Know Before You File
                     Divorce Law Firm Richmond 
Hill
What to Know Before You File
Family Law Helps  |  Law Office of Natalia Denchik
About Family Law Helps
Law Office of Natalia Denchik, Barrister 
& Solicitor | Notary Public
A divorce law firm Richmond Hill and 
nearby families can reach for family law 
matters
Practice areas: family law, mediation, 
domestic contracts, wills & estates, real 
estate
Serving Richmond Hill, Markham and 
Vaughan
A calm, caring approach to personal and Barrister & Solicitor | Notary 
sensitive matters Public
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Divorce in Ontario: The 
Basics
Marriage breakdown
The legal ground for divorce in Canada
Separation
Usually one year living apart before the 
divorce is granted
Residency
One spouse must have lived in Ontario for 
at least one year
Beyond the divorce
Children, support and property are handled 
alongside it
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The Divorce Process, Step 
by Step
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Book a Collect your File the Settle children, Receive the 
consultation documents application support and divorce order
and share your with the court property by 
situation agreement or 
by court order
Each step is clearer with guidance from a divorce law firm Richmond Hill residents 
can consult early.
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Child Custody and 
Parenting
Decision- Parenting time 
making (access)
Who decides on When each parent 
school, health and spends time with 
religion the children
Child's well- Paternity
being Legal advice if 
The main focus of parentage is 
every parenting challenged
decision
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Child and Spousal Support
Child support Spousal support
Based on the payor's income and Depends on the length of the 
the number of children marriage and each spouse's needs
Changes over time Enforcement
Support can be reviewed Help when payments are 
when life changes missed
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Property Division and 
Separation
Equalization of net family 
property
The value built during the marriage is 
shared fairly
Matrimonial home
Special rules apply in Ontario
Separation agreements
Written terms for property, support and 
parenting
Prenuptial agreements
Planning ahead to avoid disputes
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Options Beyond Court
Mediation Collaborative Family dispute 
A neutral person helps law resolution
both sides reach Both parties and their A structured way to 
agreement lawyers work toward a resolve disagreements
settlement
Benefit: often less stress, lower cost and more privacy
Ask your divorce law firm Richmond Hill office which option suits your family.
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Get Ready for Your 
Consultation
Bring
Marriage certificate, ID and children's 
details
Financial records Free 15-minute 
Income proof, tax returns, bank statements, 
debts consultation
Speak with a divorce law 
Property details firm Richmond Hill clients 
Home, vehicles, pensions, investments
can call.
Call
Write down +1 (647) 493-
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Thank You
We are here to help you move forward.
Richmond Hill 13025 Yonge Street, Unit #201E, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 
Office 1A4
Phone +1 (647) 493-1768
Email [email protected]
Web familylawhelps.com/richmond-hill