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Shortly before the release of the Anderson decision, Menzies, J. released his decision in Vanbeselaere v. Vanbeselaere, 2023 MBKB 67. That case dealt with the validity of a pre-marital...

For many couples, the matrimonial home represents the largest and most significant asset. It is therefore incumbent to understand how the matrimonial home is treated upon a breakdown of the marriage...

When family wealth is at stake, parents may wish to encourage their children to enter into a domestic contract with their partners.

In Ontario, there are four types of adoptions...

As an Ontario personal injury lawyer, I have the profound responsibility of supporting families who have lost their loved ones in tragic accidents.

Throughout Canada, judges are being asked to address the impact of intimate partner violence in a separation and divorce. One such pivotal case is the Supreme Court of Canada's ongoing review of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.

In the eyes of an Ontario family law lawyer, one of the most significant consequences of marriage is the sharing of property regime that will apply in the event of separation.

The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Anderson v. Anderson, another important family law decision, on May 12, 2023. In what might be best described as succinct common sense reasons...

For many family law lawyers, a cocktail party can become a hotbed for questions rooted in "what if" and "I'm asking for a friend." For the curious party-goer, the topics inevitably focus on the

The Ontario Bar Association has designated November as "Make a Will Month".

As a family lawyer practising in Ontario, I find myself navigating two distinct worlds simultaneously. One world moves quickly, dynamically driven by digital tools...

Understand how Ontario courts apply the Molodowich factors when couples maintain separate residences and what this means for your rights and obligations.

People are tragically injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents all too often. Often overlooked, however, is the way these losses directly affect the families of accident victims...

Mobility or relocation is an issue that commonly arises for clients. The client may want to move for an employment opportunity, a new relationship, etc.

There have been a lot of great songs written about change. Like a broken heart, it's a universal theme, and an essential part of our human experience.

Owners of cottages or vacation homes often have concerns and worries hen it comes to succession issues. Alleviating or minimizing these concerns requires a review of three main types...

Under current Alberta law, a child can apply for support while a step-parent is alive, but not after a step-parent's death. A report (the Report) by the Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) assesses...