When separated spouses live in different countries or provinces, they may wonder where the best place would be to get divorced. Where the separated spouses now live in different places, it may be possible to chose where the divorce will occur. Different jurisdictions have different laws. Often it can be more advantageous for one spouse to get divorced in one jurisdiction over another. To answer the question of a follower, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, discuss the considerations in deciding where to get divorced. He answers questions like: 1. When can a married couple can chose different places to get divorced? 2. If someone gets divorced outside Canada, will Canada recognize the divorce as valid? 3. How does someone determine where would be best to get a divorce? 4. If the spouse cannot agree, how will courts decide where the divorce will happen? 5. How does the place of divorce affect issues like child support, spousal support, property division and parenting? If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 55. Can You Get Divorced in Canada? 67. How Long Does it Take to Get an Ontario Divorce? 89. Can Child Support Be Reduced for High Income Earners? 72. Why Might a Judge Refuse an Ontario Divorce? 75. When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex from Seeing the Kids? 60. ⁠Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?⁠⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $8.99 Kindle eBook, or as an Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone. You can also get it as a paper back or hardcover on Amazon at better bookstores. TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca Phone: 416-446-5080

Most people have no idea what goes on in Family Court. They can be very afraid to go there. And for good reason. There can be a lot at stake. Judges on TV can seem intimidating, or even mean. That judge can make some important decisions that will impact the lives of separated spouses and parents for ever. However, people find Family Court a lot easier if they know what to expect and things work out better when they know what to do and what not to do. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman goes what happens the first time separated spouses or parents go to Family Court. The first time before a judge, called a case conference, is very different from what many people expect. He also explains what you should do, and what you should not do, to make the appearance go your way. This information, also will separated spouses and parents decide whether to go to Family Court, or use another method to resolve their differences. A video version of this podcast episode is available on YouTube. If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 83. Family Law Strategies That Fail: 79. ⁠⁠⁠⁠What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating? ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 77. What Happens if You Breach a Family Court Order 60. Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?⁠⁠ 59. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Why You Won’t Get Custody of the Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠ 41. How to Prepare for Family Mediation 36. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Is Family Court Biased? ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 35. Keeping parenting matters out of court 34. Disclosure in Family Law Cases: 15. Family Court Step-By-Step Part 2: From the First Appearance to the Last Appearance Before Trial

14. Family Court Step-By-Step Part 1: Starting Court Proceedings The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $8.99 Kindle eBook. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CN8WWYHD, or as an Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone . You can also get it as a paperback or hard cover from Amazon or at better bookstores. TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca Phone: 416-446-5080

Many people are very concerned about losing their assets to a partner or spouse when they separate. It’s a big concern. In episode, number 92, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, went over some strategies that people can use to protect their assets during a relationship or when separated. Unfortunately, some times, there is no way to protect assets. However, there are still ways to lose them, unnecessarily, when separating from a spouse. So, in this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, John Schuman explains the preventable ways losing assets. This is an important episode for anyone separating who has assets. It will help avoid making the mistakes that lead to unnecessarily losing wealth. A video version of ⁠this episode is available on YouTube⁠.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these other episodes:

92. How to Protect Your Assets in a Relationship or Marriage

85. ⁠⁠Four Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Divorce Law⁠⁠

83. ⁠⁠Family Law Strategies That Fail... and Tips to Succeed⁠⁠

82. ⁠⁠Mistakes People Make Doing Their Own Separation Agreement⁠⁠

81. ⁠⁠Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support?⁠⁠

79. ⁠⁠⁠What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating? ⁠⁠⁠

71. ⁠⁠⁠The Impact of the Crazy Real Estate Market on Separation & Divorce⁠⁠⁠

60. ⁠⁠⁠Should I Take My Ex to Family Court?⁠⁠⁠

59. ⁠⁠⁠Why You Won’t Get Custody of the Kids⁠⁠⁠

53. ⁠⁠⁠How to Pay Less Child Support⁠⁠⁠

40. ⁠⁠⁠How to Keep Your Money in Divorce and Separation ⁠⁠⁠

36. ⁠⁠⁠Is Family Court Biased? ⁠⁠⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is available as a $9.99 Kindle eBook, Kobo eBook, or iBook for your iPad or iPhone and as a paperback from Amazon and better bookstores. Get it here: http://www.schumanlaw.ca/family-law-guide.html

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN:

website: www.schumanlaw.ca

email: john@schumanlaw.ca

Phone: 416-446-5080