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Anderson v Anderson: The Enforceability of Kitchen Table Agreements

Amongst the profession, we often refer to domestic contracts prepared by the parties themselves without legal advice as “kitchen table agreements”. In May 2023, the[...]

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Karine Jackson

Posted July 13, 2023

Intimate Partner Violence is a Pervasive Social Problem, as Noted by the Court of Appeal in Ahluwalia

The long-awaited Court of Appeal decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia was released on July 7th, 2023. Justice Mary Lou Benotto, writing for the Court of[...]

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Family Law, Family Mediation

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Karine Jackson

Posted June 13, 2023

What is a Parenting Plan and Why Do I Need One?

A parenting plan is a written document that parents prepare to outline how they will raise their children after a separation. If you are a[...]

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Alison Boyce

Posted May 18, 2023

The Supreme Court of Canada Rules that Informal Separation Agreements Between Spouses Carry Weight

The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Anderson v. Anderson, 2023 SCC 13, provides guidance on domestic contracts and the enforceability of an informal[...]

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Katelyn Jechel

Posted May 2, 2023

An Update on the Tort of Family Violence

Overview of Tort Claims in Family Matters Tort claims can be made in family law matters, so as to prevent a multiplicity of proceedings and[...]

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Family Law

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Alison Boyce

Posted April 4, 2023

Government Plans to Allow Divorced and Separated Parents to Open a Joint RESP for Their Children

The Federal Budget 2023 proposes to allow divorced or separated parents to open a joint Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) for one or more of[...]

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Family Law, Family Mediation

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Karine Jackson

Magdalena Casey

Posted March 28, 2023

Is Mediation Mandatory for Families Separating in Ontario?

The family law system in Canada has often been described as broken. Specifically, the Family Court in Ottawa, and in other parts of Ontario, is[...]

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Posted March 13, 2023

How to Register Yourself as a Parent When Welcoming a Baby Via Surrogate

Registering the birth of a new baby can be done online through the Service Ontario website. With the province’s ‘5-in-1 Newborn Bundle,’ you can register[...]

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