If you are preparing your will and you want to leave a gift for a beneficiary who is disabled, you need to ensure that you are receiving advice regarding the best way to provide for your loved [...]

Married spouses are each entitled to possession of the matrimonial home, even if only one spouse is the owner.  Following a separation, living in the same house can be difficult and stressful.  [...]

If you have young children at the time of separation, the idea of a Court Order being “Final” is something of a misnomer, specifically as it relates to parenting.  As children develop and their [...]

There can be a variety of reasons why someone might choose to transfer a solely-held asset into joint names. For example, a child might be assisting a parent to manage their finances — the child [...]

A quick Google search of the words “January” and “divorce” will lead you to several articles about the spike in separations and divorces in the month of January. Whether or not January is [...]

In the event of a separation, there will be an equalization of the property that was accumulated during the marriage.  What does this mean for individuals who are separating and who received a [...]

Appointing a Power of Attorney for Property and for Personal Care is an important part of any estate plan.  Unlike a will, Power of Attorney documents are for use when the grantor is still alive; [...]

Appointing a Power of Attorney for Property and for Personal Care is an integral part of any estate plan. Unlike a will, Power of Attorney documents are for use when the grantor is still alive; [...]

When one household turns into two following a separation, there are many adjustments for parents and children to make.  Everyone is adjusting to a new reality, new schedules and new ways of [...]

The misconception that common law partners have the same rights as married couples is not uncommon. Despite the similarities between common law and married couples, the two relationships are not [...]