Separating from a spouse or partner is, without a question, a very difficult and busy time.  It can seem like there are lots of things to do.  But what are separated spouses legally required to do first when they separate?  Since the answer is different from what may people think, in this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman goes over the legal duties people have immediately after separation. This episode goes over what separated spouses and parents must do to fulfill their legal obligations right after separating. This is all critical information that anyone considering separating from a spouse must know. 

To learn more on the alternatives to Family Court, check out this page on mediation and arbitration and this page on Collaborative Practice.

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

75 - When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids?

60 - Should You Take Your Ex To Family Court?

59 - Why You Won’t Get Custody of the Kids

53 - How to Pay Less Child Support

51 - Who Pays the Cost of an Ontario Divorce?

44 - Can You Be Better Off Financially If You Divorce?

40 - How to Keep Your Money in Separation and Divorce

34 - Disclosure in Family Law Cases

14 - Ontario Family Court Step By Step - Part 1

15 - Ontario Family Court Step By Step - Part 2

10 - Child Support in Ontario/Canada: Who Pays and How Much?

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is available as a $9.99 Kindle eBook, Kobo eBook, or iBook for your iPad or iPhone and as a paperback from Amazon and better bookstores.