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Recorded: Oct 22, 2024

Hosted this week by Family Lawyers Stephanie Brooks, Joseph Cugini & Shanza Sohail, and Articling Student Jodeen Williams.

As Canada continues to uphold equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, same-sex couples have the same legal protections and processes when it comes to marriage, separation, and divorce. However, navigating a same-sex divorce in Ontario can still present unique challenges, especially in cases involving children, spousal support, and the division of assets.

1. Introduction to same-sex divorce laws in Ontario
2. Legal rights and protections for same-sex couples
3. Parenting for same-sex couples
4. Division of assets and property
5. Spousal support considerations
6. Common challenges faced by same-sex couples in divorce
7. Impact of societal attitudes on same-sex divorce
8. Case studies or examples of notable same-sex divorce cases
9. Resources and support available for same-sex couples going through divorce

Show Notes:
https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/file...

Carea Community Health Centre
Non-profit offering free community programs and health services.
115 Grassmere Ave, Oshawa, ON
905-723-0036
careachc.ca

Distress Centre Durham (DCD) : Prideline Durham
Toll-free helpline for LGBTQ community providing emotional support and crisis intervention.
306 Brock, Whitby, ON
1-855-877-7433 (Toll Free)
distresscentredurham.com

Family Shelter for Men and Children
Shelter for single men and fathers with children escaping domestic abuse.
26 Mansur Terrace, North York, ON
647-479-9611 x5
menandfamilies.org

Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough
24/7 call center providing confidential support to anyone in need.
ON, Canada
705-745-2273
telecarepeterborough.org

Agnola Care Homes (A.C.H.)
Provides a caring environment for individuals requiring support.
227 Eagle St, Newmarket, ON
289-264-3555
angolacarehomes.com

Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF)
Offers mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs for men and families.
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON
647-479-9611
menandfamilies.org

Fem'aide
Provincial support line for women affected by violence, offering 24/7 support.
Toronto, ON
1-877-336-2433
femaide.ca

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line (LGBT YouthLine)
Peer support line for LGBTQ youth under 29.
Toronto, ON
647-694-4275
youthline.ca

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)
Educates and advocates for individuals with mood disorders.
36 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON
416-486-8046
mooddisorders.ca

Online Counselling and Therapy of Canada
Offers free counselling and therapy for status Natives 18+.
105 Hugill Rd, Coboconk, ON
647-567-5515
therapytorontotherapist.ca

Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI)
Resources for organizations serving LGBTQ newcomers.
Ottawa, ON
N/A
positivespaces.ca

Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Works to stop bullying and discrimination in schools and communities.
440 Albert St., Ottawa, ON
613-400-1875
ccgsd-ccdgs.org

Cangrands
Support for Kin caregiver families across Canada.
1613 Central Ave, Saskatoon, SK
639-318-0435
cangrands.com

NEED2 Prevention Education and Support
Offers emotional support and crisis intervention for youth under 30 via online and SMS text chat.
Victoria, BC
youthspace.ca

PFLAG Canada
National organization for parents, families, friends, and LGBTQ individuals.
265 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON
1-888-530-6777 x300
pflagcanada.ca

Women's Shelters Canada
A unified voice for systemic change to end violence against women in Canada.
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
endvaw.ca

Rainbow Health Ontario
Program of Sherbourne Health, promoting better healthcare for 2SLGBTQ communities through training and resources.
333 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON
416-324-4100
rainbowhealthontario.ca

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