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  • Article

    Security For Costs In Estate Litigation

    The issue of security for costs in an estate litigation arose in Devlin Estate (Re), 2020 NSSC 77. Security for costs is a remedy available to parties defending a claim where, if they were successful in defending the claim...
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Cox & Palmer
    Cox & Palmer
  • Article

    Serious Adverse Effects

    "Serious Adverse Effects" has a specific meaning under the Substitute Decisions Act ("the Act"). When a person is alleged to be incapable of personal care, the Public Guardian and Trustee ("PGT") shall, under s. 62(2), investigate when "serious adverse effects are [alleged to be] occurring or may occur."
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Hull & Hull LLP
    Hull & Hull LLP
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Setting Aside Orders in Family Court

For various reasons, family law litigants may fail to participate in their court proceedings, placing them at risk of being "noted in default".
CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
Devry Smith Frank LLP
Devry Smith Frank LLP
  • Article

    Settling Family Law Cases: Lawyer Beware

    While court operations are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, many separated or separating spouses will rely more than ever on the advice of family lawyers.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Torkin Manes LLP
    Torkin Manes LLP
  • Article

    Smashing Pumpkins In Kelowna: The Parental Responsibility Act

    Young people rioting in Vancouver. Graffiti in Kelowna. Hallowe’en vandalism.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Pihl Law Corporation
    Pihl Law Corporation
  • Article

    Support Enforcement – Facing The Wrath Of The Fro

    In Ontario, court-ordered child and spousal support payments are enforced by the Family Responsibility Office. The mandate of this provincial watchdog is to collect payments and distribute them...
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    The Ross Firm
    The Ross Firm
  • Article

    The Coming Family Law Tsunami

    Those of us who were practising family law in 1982 will recognize this moment — the moment of quiet before the tsunami hits.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Torkin Manes LLP
    Torkin Manes LLP
  • Article

    The Impact Of Marriage And Separation On An Existing Will: Recent Changes To The Succession Law Reform Act

    Recent amendments to the Succession Law Reform Act have changed the impact of marriage and separation on an existing Will.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Siskinds LLP
    Siskinds LLP
  • Article

    The Matrimonial Home In A Divorce: What I Tell My Clients

    As a family law lawyer, one of the first and most emotional questions clients ask me is what will happen to their home when they separate. The matrimonial home carries enormous emotional weight.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Lerners LLP
    Lerners LLP
  • Article

    The Matrimonial Home In A Divorce: What Wealth Advisors And Accountants Need To Know

    When a client approaches you about a potential separation, financial restructuring, or long-term planning, one of the most significant assets you will help them navigate is the matrimonial home.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Lerners LLP
    Lerners LLP
  • Article

    The New Normal: Assisting A Child With Buying A Home

    A current trend in the increasingly expensive Canadian housing market is parents helping children or grandchildren and their spouses with a down payment or mortgage on a first home.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP
    O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP
  • Article

    Thinking Of Getting Married? Maybe You Should Consider A Marriage Contract

    There is more to marriage than just a party with a DJ and catered food. Getting married is a serious legal undertaking which involves significant financial consequences.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Devry Smith Frank LLP
    Devry Smith Frank LLP
  • Video

    Toronto Family And Education Lawyer Katelyn Bell (Video)

    Katelyn obtained an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science Degree from the University of Guelph in 2014 and she completed her J.D. in 2018 at the University of Ottawa.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Devry Smith Frank LLP
    Devry Smith Frank LLP
  • Article

    When Bonds Aren't Worth It: Seeking To Dispense With Bonds In Guardianship Applications

    A guardianship application involves applying to the court to be appointed as an incapable person's substitute decision maker for property management and/or personal care decisions.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Casey & Moss LLP
    Casey & Moss LLP
  • Article

    Why You Shouldn't Be Scared Of Prenuptial Agreements

    We've all heard the infamous term ‘prenup' in movies, TV shows, or from unsolicited family members. In Canada, prenuptial agreements are commonly referred to as marriage contracts or agreements...
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Lerners LLP
    Lerners LLP
  • Podcast

    Will Your Ex Get Everything If You Die? (Podcast)

    In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what you have to do to keep your ex from getting everything if you die after separation...
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Devry Smith Frank LLP
    Devry Smith Frank LLP
  • Article

    Proposed Regulatory Changes: Maximum Age Of Dependants

    In August 1, 2014, the statutory definition of "dependent child" in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations was amended from "less than 22" to "less than 19", reducing the number of family members eligible to apply to immigrate to Canada.
    CanadaImmigration
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
  • Article

    Court Of Appeal Summaries (December 28 – December 30, 2016)

    Below are the summaries for this week's civil decisions of the Court of Appeal.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
  • Article

    Court Of Appeal Summaries (February 27-March 3, 2017)

    Below are the summaries for this past week's civil decisions. There was a distinctly family law theme this week.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
  • Article

    Court Of Appeal Summaries (November 28-December 2, 2016)

    Below are the summaries for this week's civil decisions of the Court of Appeal.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
    Blaney McMurtry LLP
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