Family Law Articles

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.

April 19, 2026

Separation vs. Divorce in Canada: Key Legal Differences

In Canada, separation is a factual state — no paperwork required. Divorce is a court order that legally ends the marriage. Miao He explains the key differences, the 90-day reconciliation rule, and why years of separation never automatically end a marriage. 647-930-6688.

April 18, 2026

Can WeChat Messages Be Used as Evidence in Ontario Court?

Yes — but only if you can authenticate it. How Ontario family courts treat WeChat messages, bank screenshots and recordings, plus the 5 steps to get yours in.

April 18, 2026

China–Canada Divorce Judgments: Recognition & Strategy

A Chinese divorce judgment is not automatically recognized in Canada — and a Canadian judgment cannot divide property in China. Miao He explains how to choose the right forum based on where your assets are. 647-930-6688.

April 17, 2026

Chinese-Canadian Divorce and Property Division: Parent Gifts vs. Loans, Trusts, and Ontario Case Law

In Toronto and Ontario family files, parent contributions to down payments and mortgages often trigger a core dispute: gift or loan? This article outlines the Barber v. Magee framework, trust issues, matrimonial home sale orders, and imputed income in context.

April 17, 2026

Toronto Divorce Lawyer Fees: Why Some Pay $3,000 and Others $30,000

Hourly rates, flat fees, court fees and retainers — a practising family lawyer breaks down what a Toronto divorce really costs, and why bills vary tenfold.