Episode 38- Should I Divorce in England & Wales or Ontario, Canada?

In this episode, Elizabeth Hicks is joined by Oren Weinberg to compare divorce and financial claims in England and Wales with the system in the province Ontario, Canada. The discussion focuses on issues relevant to individuals with connections to both jurisdictions.

Looking at both jurisdictions, they cover:

• Jurisdiction for divorce, including domicile and residency
• Financial claims on divorce
• Maintenance claims
• Claims available to non-married couples
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Key differences between England and Wales and Ontario, Canada.

About the speakers:

Elizabeth Hicks is a leading expert in complex, cross-border family law matters. She specialises in advising high and ultra-high net worth individuals on divorce, financial remedy disputes, asset protection, and trusts, frequently involving multiple jurisdictions.

Her practice also includes complex private Children Act cases and the negotiation of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, often with an international dimension. As a trained collaborative lawyer, Elizabeth is highly experienced in resolving disputes outside of court, including the use of the collaborative process to structure international pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Elizabeth works with a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, City professionals, and high-profile individuals and their families. Known for her strategic approach and strong advocacy, she combines technical excellence with a deeply client-focused style.

Oren Weinberg has practiced family law exclusively since 2005. He advocates for his clients when negotiating agreements, appearing before trial and appellate courts as well as in mediations and arbitrations. Oren handles all aspects of family law including property and support, parental decision-making responsibility (custody), and parenting time (access). Oren acts for clients based in Ontario and internationally.

** Disclaimer:

• At the time of recording this podcast the proposed reform in England and Wales affecting how finances are divided when relationships end for non married couples had not been announced. To understand more about the consultation, it can be accessed online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-fairer-end-to-relationships.