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)
• The legal test for non-consummation: incapacity vs. refusal
• Culture and religion—why the court focused on the legal test, not social stigma
• Evidence that moved the needle: digital messages, medical checks, and a religious witness
• Practical takeaways: costs, risks, and when pursuing annulment makes sense

Tune in for a clear, candid breakdown of a rare remedy—and what it reveals about how Ontario courts view marriage and annulment today.

Does a Future Inheritance Affect My Divorce?
Inheritance can bring life-changing wealth — but what happens when divorce is also in the picture?

In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne Townsend and Steve Benmor sit down with wealth mentor Myra Salzer to unpack how inheritances—whether expected or received—affect divorce, spousal support, and financial planning.

We’ll cover:

• What Ontario law says about inheritances before and after separation
• How timing and segregation impact what’s shared (and what isn’t)
• Why spousal support and future inheritances remain a gray area
• The emotional and financial challenges of managing sudden wealth

Tune in for insights on navigating one of the most complex intersections of money, law, and family.

The real estate market is shifting — and it's making waves in divorce court.
Decreased home values.
Longer time to sell.
Less equity to split.

Some couples can’t even afford to separate.

In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we break down how Ontario’s cooling housing market is reshaping financial outcomes in divorce — from who keeps the house to how separation agreements are structured.

Whether you're a homeowner considering divorce or a professional supporting separating couples, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.