Family Law Articles
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Written by Miao He · Bilingual Mandarin & English · 647-930-6688
Page last updated: June 5, 2026
Miao He says Understanding the law is the first step to protecting your rights. Every decision deserves to be made with full and accurate information.
June 5, 2026
Will My Property in China Be Divided in an Ontario Divorce? A Cross-Border Property Guide
Own property in China and going through an Ontario divorce? Toronto Chinese divorce lawyer Miao He explains how foreign real estate is treated under Net Family Property (NFP), disclosure obligations, and cross-border jurisdiction issues. Dual-licensed in Ontario & China · 647-930-6688.
Read Article →May 22, 2026
Ownership on Title Does Not Determine Matrimonial Home Division in Ontario Divorce
In Ontario divorce law, the percentage of ownership on title does not determine how the matrimonial home is divided. Division is based on equalization under the Family Law Act, not ownership shares.
May 12, 2026
Markham & Richmond Hill Divorce Lawyer Recommendation — Chinese Family Lawyer Who Knows Newmarket Court
Miao He is a Chinese family lawyer appearing at Newmarket Court 20+ hours per month. Mandarin & English, 15+ years litigation experience, personally handles every file. Call 647-930-6688.
May 2, 2026
Ontario Spousal Support: Why SSAG Is Not Mandatory and Imputed Income Matters
Spousal support in Ontario follows a different logic than child support. SSAG provides advisory ranges, not mandatory amounts. The payor's real income — not just the T4 — drives the calculation, and Ontario courts can impute income when reported figures don't match reality. A practical guide for Chinese-Canadian families.
May 1, 2026
Imputed Income and Spousal Support in Ontario: Ability to Pay Beyond the T4
Child-support cases often feature imputed income, but spousal support turns on the payor’s real ability to pay too. Miao He explains when Ontario courts may impute income for SSAG inputs—deliberate under-employment, business structures, and lifestyle mismatch—and how evidence is tested.
May 1, 2026
Child & Spousal Support: Why Ontario Differs from China
Ontario calculates child support using the Federal Child Support Guidelines based on the payor's pre-tax worldwide income; high earners over $150K may pay above table. Spousal support — rare in China — is a fully developed regime in Ontario. A practical comparison from a dually licensed perspective.
April 30, 2026
Mistakes People Make About Ontario Divorce: Separation, Support, and Parenting Time
Five mistakes people make about Ontario divorce — the one-year rule, separation under one roof, CRA vs family law, parenting without income, and why child support cannot be traded for parenting time.
April 26, 2026
Ontario Has No-Fault Divorce — Does Domestic Violence Still Affect the Outcome?
Most Ontario divorces rely on one-year separation, but family violence is not a legal non-issue. This article explains how domestic abuse can still shape parenting orders, exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, interim relief, and credibility — and where restraining orders fit in.
April 24, 2026
Restraining Orders in Ontario: Emergency Legal Protection for Chinese Families Facing Domestic Violence
A practical guide to Ontario restraining orders for Chinese-Canadian families facing domestic violence—urgent motion procedure, evidence requirements, immigration and child protection concerns.
April 21, 2026
How to Choose a Good Markham Family Lawyer: Someone Who Hears You—and Protects What Matters
Across Ontario—and especially from a Markham office—strong family counsel balances empathy with hourly-rate discipline: listening for what you cannot quite say, stopping costly repetition, and translating usable facts into admissible courtroom narrative. Miao He explains how to assess fit before you lock into a strategy.
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