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Estate planning can be one of the most emotional things a family has to go through. Preparing for the end of a life, however remote in the future, can be stressful as well as confusing.

Family law trials are often fact-driven. Issues like parenting time, mobility, decision-making responsibility, and support, depend heavily on witness testimony. Documentary evidence, like text messages, calendars...

In Canada, as the make up of families change, the resolution of parenting issues becomes more complex. The laws in each province and the federal laws set out a non-inclusive list of factors...

When it comes to claims brought by family members pursuant to s. 61 of the FLA, the latest word from an Ontario court indicates that the two year limitation period applies to those claims as separate causes of action.

Last week, we started the first in a series of blog posts aimed at uncovering the basics of traditional court divorce.

Parents often feel a sense of urgency about having a will in place to appoint a guardian for their minor children (any child under the age of majority).

As a fan of the HBO series Game of Thrones, I was cautiously optimistic about its prequel, House of the Dragon, which began airing in August 2022.

Differential parenting styles can have a negative effect on the family and is a frequent cause of separation or divorce.

We are all familiar with the skyrocketing price of homes in Toronto and the surrounding area. It is not a simple feat to purchase a home – it requires a lot of hard work and obviously, money.

In this era of international travel, important questions arise for families with children.

My soon to be ex-wife proposed an agreement between us concerning business, property, child access etc. She sent me a draft via email for negotiation purposes...

Surrogacy is a crucial family planning option. Intended parents and surrogates often have (or should have) questions surrounding their legal rights and the surrogacy process itself.

A new Alberta case, CR v CM, 2024 ABKB 354, raises a tough question that no parent would want to face – if a minor child passes away...

The Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (the "Program"), which was recently announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC"), is now open until November 3, 2020.

"Why do I need a will?" – a question we hear from many clients new to estate planning. It is usually followed up by a list of reasons why clients think they don't need a will...

Divorce proceedings in Ontario are typically public, but high-profile individuals and those seeking discretion have private alternatives. Three established methods—mediation-arbitration, collaborative family law, and private arbitration—allow couples to resolve their separation while keeping personal and financial details confidential and out of the public record.

Ontario has recently introduced an amendment to the provincial Family Law Act that aims to make all adult children with disabilities, regardless of the martial status of their parents, eligible for child support.