Family Law Articles
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Written by Miao He · Bilingual Mandarin & English · 647-930-6688
Page last updated: July 25, 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.
July 25, 2026
Your Spouse Won't Sell, Won't Pay and Won't Leave: Forcing the Sale of a Matrimonial Home in Ontario
Your spouse pays nothing, stays in the house and blocks every sale. How a motion to force sale works in Ontario — and what the court actually orders.
Read Article →July 25, 2026
When a Family Law Case Stalls in Ontario: Why It Happens and How to Break the Deadlock (2026)
Two years, no movement, rising fees. Why Ontario family law cases stall, and how separating the sale question from the division question breaks a deadlock.
July 25, 2026
Uncontested Divorce in Ontario: Forms, Fees and Why Simple Files Stall (2026 Guide)
Ontario uncontested divorce, 2026: the forms, the court fees, and the seven procedural failures that turn a simple divorce into a two-year file.
July 18, 2026
Why a Family Lawyer Needs to Know More Than the Law
Miao He's practice has concentrated on Ontario family law litigation. She regularly appears in Toronto, Newmarket, Brampton, Hamilton, Ottawa, North Bay, and other Ontario Superior Court locations. The same statutes apply province-wide — but court procedures do not. 647-930-6688.
June 29, 2026
Resulting Trust in Ontario Family Law: Is a Parent's Transfer a Gift or Held in Trust?
When a marriage breaks down, was money from a parent a gift or held in resulting trust? Toronto Chinese family lawyer Miao He explains Pecore, equalization, and how Ontario courts decide who keeps a parental transfer. Dual-licensed in Ontario & China · 647-930-6688.
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.
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.
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