Securing Support with Life Insurance: The Dagg v. Cameron Estate Case
When negotiating a Separation Agreement, a client’s primary concern centers often around the payment of child and/or spousal support. If there is support to be paid, it is important to ensure that there is a plan in place for that support to continue in the event of the death of the person who is paying […]
Social Media and Family Law
We’ve all heard stories about the use of social media gone wrong – a politician tweets something inappropriate, an embarrassing photo of a celebrity goes viral, a business person gets caught in a compromising situation. Social media has changed the way we communicate; sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Concerns around privacy and […]
When Parents Can’t Agree – What Next?
One of the most challenging aspects of a separation can be coming to an agreement about custody and parenting time: where the children will live, how decisions will be made, where they will go to school, how holidays will be spent and the list goes on. When parents don’t agree about how decisions should be […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Step-Parent Adoptions
We often receive requests from clients about step-parent adoptions so we thought it would be helpful to provide a brief overview of the process and answer some frequently asked questions. Please note that the following is not legal advice. Every situation is different and may require additional documentation or steps than the ones set out […]
Amendment to Legislation Gives Hope to Grandparents Seeking Access
Late last year, Bill 34 received Royal Assent in Ontario, giving hope to grandparents who believe that they are being unfairly denied access to their grandchildren. The Bill amends sections 21 and 24 of the Children’s Law Reform Act to specifically include grandparents as other individuals who may make an application to a court for […]
Holiday Access for Separated Parents
As October rolls into November and the temperature drops, people are turning their minds from falling leaves and pumpkin spice everything to the fast approaching Holiday Season, including Christmas and Hanukah. Stores are already beginning to fill with trees and decorations, cards and gifts. The Holiday Season should be a time filled with joy, family […]
A Better Way to Separate? Collaborative Practice Offers an Alternative for Couples Who Want to Avoid Court
One of the most common comments I hear from new clients who are separating from a spouse is that they don’t want it to “get ugly”. Whether someone is on good terms with their spouse and they want to maintain that or whether someone just doesn’t want to endure the emotional and financial turmoil of […]
Tips and Considerations When Hiring a Lawyer
It is never easy when you make the decision to separate from your spouse. A separation creates many issues and questions that must be resolved, including what the parenting arrangements will be, how much child and/or spousal support might be owed, and how property will be divided. Separation can add additional financial stress as people […]
