LSO Barrister Family Law

Question 1

Under the Ontario Family Law Act, what is the concept of 'equalization of net family property'?

Accepted Answer

Each spouse receives half of the difference in their net family property accumulated during marriage

Answer

Equalization means the spouse with the higher net family property pays half the difference to the other, so each spouse shares equally in property accumulated during the marriage.

Question 2

Under the Family Law Act, what is the 'valuation date' for calculating equalization of net family property?

Accepted Answer

Date of marriage breakdown (typically separation)

Answer

Under section 4(1) of the Family Law Act, the valuation date is the earliest of: separation with no reasonable prospect of resumption, divorce, annulment, death, or a court order.

Question 3

Under the Divorce Act (Canada), what is the primary consideration in determining custody and access arrangements?

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the child

Answer

Section 16(1) of the Divorce Act directs courts to make parenting orders based only on the best interests of the child.

Question 4

Under the Ontario Child Support Guidelines, what primarily determines the amount of child support?

Accepted Answer

The payor's income and number of children

Answer

The Federal Child Support Guidelines set table amounts based on the payor's gross annual income and the number of children for whom support is owed.

Question 5

Under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG), which of the following is a factor in determining spousal support quantum?

Accepted Answer

The length of marriage and economic disadvantage caused by the relationship

Answer

The SSAG consider length of marriage, roles during the relationship, and economic disadvantage to calculate quantum and duration ranges for spousal support.

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LSO Barrister Family Law