Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
125 episodes
4 weeks ago
Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce? In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry Nussbaum and Rebecca Ye—counsel for the applicant—to unpack Justice Presser’s January 2025 Ontario decision in S.M. v. R.F. (2025 ONSC 4155), where the court granted an annulment for non-consummation. We’ll cover: Annulment vs. divorce—what an annulment is (and isn’t...
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Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce? In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry Nussbaum and Rebecca Ye—counsel for the applicant—to unpack Justice Presser’s January 2025 Ontario decision in S.M. v. R.F. (2025 ONSC 4155), where the court granted an annulment for non-consummation. We’ll cover: Annulment vs. divorce—what an annulment is (and isn’t...
Understanding Spousal Support & How It Is Determined
Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
31 minutes
5 months ago
Understanding Spousal Support & How It Is Determined
In this episode of Divorce Explained, we discuss the important issue of spousal support and how it is determined. We cover key topics such as entitlement, how support is calculated, the amount (quantum), and the duration of payments. Whether you're considering making a spousal support claim or simply want to better understand your rights and obligations, this episode offers practical insights for anyone involved in a family law matter. Originally recorded live, now available on all major podc...
Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce? In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry Nussbaum and Rebecca Ye—counsel for the applicant—to unpack Justice Presser’s January 2025 Ontario decision in S.M. v. R.F. (2025 ONSC 4155), where the court granted an annulment for non-consummation. We’ll cover: Annulment vs. divorce—what an annulment is (and isn’t...
