Service Area: Family Law

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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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Family Law

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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

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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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Family Law

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Michelle Williams

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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Family Law

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Karine Jackson

Posted February 14, 2023

Child-Inclusive Separation: Do Children Have a Voice?

The short answer is yes. The long answer is, it’s complicated. Children have a legal right to be heard and listened to according to the[...]

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Family Law

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Karine Jackson

Posted January 26, 2023

Mediation 101

You have made the decision to separate from your partner. Now what? You have a house, a pension, maybe you have children, debts, and an[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Magdalena Casey

Posted December 7, 2022

Nurture Over Nature: Evolution of Grandparents’ Rights in Court

Grandparents often play a special role in the lives of children and sometimes even step in to support their grandchildren during tumultuous times like separation[...]

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Family Law

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Michelle Williams

Posted November 29, 2022

How is a Status Quo Established for Parenting?

When a Court is charged with structuring a parenting arrangement leading up to trial, the bench is often faced with conflicting and untested evidence about[...]

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