The Law Says Adultery Does Not Affect a Divorce, But That’s Not Always True

When one spouse has an extra-marital affair (or any sort of affair outside of a committed relationship), it can be devastating for the other spouse. It can reflect a betrayal, a lack aof honesty and questionable judgment. The innocent spouse feels a lot of emotion. Those emotions can include anger, and strong desire for justice to correct the wrong that was done to them. But then they hear that Canada has “no-fault” divorce and the affair does not affect what orders a family court judge will make. None of the laws permit any sort of adjustment to the compensation because of an affair. Is that true? 

Well, it depends. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains when and how an affair can have an impact in Family Court, and when it does not.  Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

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96. If I Let My Partner Move In, Will They Get My House? 

91. Should One Spouse Leave the House on Separation? 

85. 4 Things That Everyone Gets Wrong about Divorce Law

81. ⁠⁠⁠Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support?⁠

80. When Can I Throw Out My Ex’s Stuff?

79. What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating? 

60. Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: [email protected] phone: 647-342-6775