Family Law Articles

September 27, 2026

They Accidentally Shared Files With Me — Can I Use Them in Court? Richmond Hill Chinese Divorce Lawyer: Yes, Save Them Now

Yes. Save them now. Not obtained by illegal means, and genuine — family court can use them. They never formally disclosed. That does not matter. Save first, then motion to compel.

September 27, 2026

We Both Agree — Can We Use the Same Lawyer for Our Separation Agreement? Toronto Chinese Family Lawyer: No, One Each

No. One lawyer each. Sign without independent legal advice and the agreement can be set aside later. They sign with their own lawyer, not at the drafting firm.

September 27, 2026

Behind on Your Mortgage — Can Having Your Spouse or Partner Sue You in Family Court Stop the Bank From Selling? Markham Chinese Divorce Lawyer: No

No. Family court sells the house. A family case does not stop the bank's power of sale. Not knowing about the loan is between the two of you, not the bank.

September 26, 2026

The House Is in Your Spouse's Name — Can You Still Live There With the Kids After Separation? North York Chinese Divorce Lawyer: Wanting the House Isn't Kicking You Out

Stay for now. Them wanting the house is not the same as being able to kick you out. Same-roof separation counts. Violence or threats — call the police. Can't agree on who keeps it — sell and split the money.

September 26, 2026

Married Only in China but Living in Canada — Do You Need Two Divorces? Toronto Chinese Divorce Lawyer: Just One, Pick the Right Place

Once is enough. Where you file makes a huge difference. China usually won't divide a Canadian house. Ontario counts worldwide property and sets values off. Check where you've lived for a year first.

September 26, 2026

Living in Canada but Your Spouse Filed for Divorce in China — What Do You Do? Richmond Hill Chinese Divorce Lawyer: Treat It as Real First

Treat it as real first. It's a Chinese case. You file a defence. An Ontario lawyer can't file it into a Chinese court. Chinese courts basically don't divide Canadian houses. Don't use delay as a plan.

September 25, 2026

My Child Doesn't Want to See the Other Parent Alone — Can I Ask for Supervised Parenting Time? Markham Chinese Divorce Lawyer: You Can Ask

You can ask, but it's not automatic. No restraining order, just the child saying they don't want to go alone — the court rarely orders supervision. With a restraining order, temporary visits are usually supervised.

September 25, 2026

Separated but Never Sued — Can You Still Get Back Child Support? Scarborough Chinese Divorce Lawyer Says Often Yes

Often yes. Not automatic full, not automatic zero. Child support can be claimed from separation. Equalization has limitation periods. Child support isn't subject to limitation.

September 25, 2026

House Went Up After Separation — Do You Still Split It? Toronto Chinese Divorce Lawyer: Check Whose Name Is on Title

First question: whose name is on title. Sole name, usually no split of the increase. Both names, you rise and fall together. Waiting for the market doesn't help.

September 24, 2026

Divorced but Your Ex Still Lives in Your House? Markham Chinese Divorce Lawyer: Check These 3 Situations

You're divorced, the house is in your name, but your ex is still living there. Markham Chinese divorce lawyer Miao He: check these 3 situations. Mandarin help with the matrimonial home. Toronto and Ontario: 647-930-6688