Service Area: Family Law

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Posted March 20, 2020

COVID-19 and Family Law: Is the Court Open?

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many government organizations and businesses to offer limited services. The Ontario courts are no exception. In this blog, I will[...]

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Posted February 13, 2020

The New Ontario CARE Credit

Ontario is rolling out a tax credit that families can use with respect to childcare costs. The Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses (CARE) credit[...]

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Posted February 5, 2020

A Burning Issue: Disclosure in Family Law

A recent case (and article from the Ottawa Citizen) provides an example of the lengths to which some parties will go to avoid full and[...]

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Posted January 14, 2020

3 Precautions When Buying a House After Separating

One of the first talks that separating couples have is whether or not either party is moving out of the house. Kids or one’s own[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted December 16, 2019

The Impact of Delay When Making a Claim for Spousal Support

Both married and common-law spouses may be entitled to support following the breakdown of a relationship. While other claims in family law are subject to[...]

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Posted December 10, 2019

Jingle All the Way: Access Over Christmas

Most Separation Agreements or Court Orders will make special provisions for access over the holidays. Whether that means just Christmas Eve until Boxing Day, or[...]

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Posted November 18, 2019

What Is a Travel Consent and Do I Need One to Travel with My Child after Separation?

Planning a trip is an exciting activity for a family. It does, however, include a number of logistics and can become more complex than just[...]

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Posted October 22, 2019

Forcing the Sale of Real Property

In many situations, separating couples will have different opinions with respect to a home they own either jointly or as tenants in common. It’s not[...]

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Posted September 26, 2019

Marriage Contracts: Have You Signed Under Duress or Undue Influence?

Many couples who are getting married talk about having a marriage contract. These contracts allow a couple to outline what happens to each of their[...]