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The impact of COVID-19 is unquestionably far-reaching. For many individuals, the financial implications are particularly acute. Nearly one million Canadians applied for unemployment benefits in the latter half of March.

The novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") has created uncertainty for many families with custody and access arrangements. Not only has the pandemic exacerbated existing family law disputes, it has also led to new issues...

Last month I discussed how estate freezes were a good planning tool for family-owned businesses.

Separation is a stressful and emotional time which can be overwhelming with decisions you may need to make. There are many factors that go into those important, life changing decisions.

In the course of my practice I have met many stepparents that want to adopt their stepchild. The reasons to want to adopt a stepchild are very personal and diverse to the stepparent, child and their parent.

In Alberta, when a married couple divorces, the way in which their property is divided is governed by the Matrimonial Property Act, RSA 2000, C.M-8, and other legislation.

In May 2018 Bill C-78 Act to Amend the Divorce Act as well as the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and make consequential amendments to another Act was introduced to Parliament.

An adult who has lost the capacity to make decisions for themselves requires assistance. In Alberta, to help an adult who has lost capacity...

In September 2020, the Ontario government introduced Bill 207 – the Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act, 2020.

For many separating couples in BC, the family home is the largest shared asset. Whether to keep or sell the family home can also be one of the most emotionally difficult issues to resolve after separation.

This article is an adaptation of a comment that first appeared in Éditions Yvon Blais in September 2024 (EYB2024REP3787).

In the last several weeks, we have been asked, both in our personal and professional capacity, something to the effect of...

Pursuing a wrongful death claim can provide the surviving spouse and children with financial relief and a measure of justice.

More than ever, unmarried (or "common law") couples are living in conjugal relationships that are indistinguishable from marriage. Many of these couples will be surprised to learn that, in Ontario,

As people are living longer, often well into their nineties, the way wealth is transferred to the next generation is starting to shift.

In a recent family law case, J.F.R. v. K.L.L., the Ontario Court of Appeal (the "Court") was asked to decide on a parenting schedule for an adult living with disabilities who was living under his parents' charge pursuant to the Divorce Act (the "Act").

When a loved one passes away, whether it is expected or not, their death begins not only the process of grieving by those left behind, but also the process of dealing with what the deceased family member has left behind