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Posted September 19, 2019

The Importance of the Valuation Date in a Separation and How It Is Determined

In Ontario, when a married couple separates, the property accumulated during the marriage is to be equalized. The “valuation date” is the date upon which[...]

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Posted August 20, 2019

The Dos and Don’ts of Access Exchanges

The pick-up and drop-off process can be a difficult time for children. It is important that parents make this as smooth as possible for a[...]

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Posted August 6, 2019

Mediation During Litigation

Sometimes when family law matters are moving through the court process, one or both parties proposes mediation. Clients can feel confused about that kind of[...]

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Posted July 29, 2019

How Long Do You Have to Bring a Claim to Set Aside a Marriage Contract?

The court’s decision in the matter of F.K. v. E.A. 2019 ONCA 3707 rules on the issue of limitation periods concerning claims to set aside[...]

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Posted July 22, 2019

Mediation – Do I Really Need a Mediator AND a Lawyer?

The short answer to this question is: yes, you do still need a lawyer when participating in mediation. What is Mediation? Mediation is a common[...]

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Posted June 4, 2019

Offers To Settle in Court: A Sensible Strategy to Family Law

The majority of family law cases that go to court end up agreeing to a settlement. One mechanism that can help parties get to a[...]

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Posted May 29, 2019

The Family Pet: What Happens to Fido in a Separation?

The beloved family pet, referred to by some as a fur baby, is often viewed by its owners as being a member of the family;[...]

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Posted May 6, 2019

Do-It-Yourself Separation Agreements – A Cautionary Tale

Nowadays, it is common for family lawyers to meet with people who have prepared their own separation agreement and signed it, or plan to sign[...]

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Posted April 17, 2019

Financial Disclosure in a Separation: What You Need to Know

Making the decision to go through a separation with your spouse is not an easy one. Besides the emotional toll, there are also logistics that[...]