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In family law matters involving the division of real estate, businesses, vehicles, luxury goods, and other assets, how does one determine the value?

When I first meet with new clients, they are often confused about the date of separation. Sometimes they are unsure of the specific date.

Today's modern family takes its shape in many ways. And a whole new set of family law questions emerge when single parents form new relationships, because step-parents and stepchildren are born.

One of the most controversial, difficult and most-litigated issues in family law across Canada is the extent to which a payer of spousal support will be required to share any post-separation increases

Our first holiday season as a family of four wasn't what I had hoped for or imagined. And it started an annual tradition of sadness and grief that lasted for many years.

A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can have devastating consequences for patients, sometimes leading to incorrect treatment, delayed recovery, or even a worsening condition.

What is a life worth? This is a question with which our legal system has grappled for a very long time.

Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure Reform Proposal reshapes the road to trial. The focus is simple: settle earlier where appropriate, manage trials tightly...

Due to the high cost of residential real estate in Ontario, many buyers require financial assistance from family members.

Every so often, the Canada Revenue Agency targets certain tax structures for special attention, so I thought a refresher on the do's and don'ts of administering family trusts might be in order.

The Liberal government's Federal Budget was released on March 22, 2016, with the theme of "growing the middle class".

Joint wills and mutual wills sound similar, but the difference can decide who inherits. In Aulinger v. Oda, 2026 BCCA 13, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed that a joint will is really two separate wills, and one spouse cannot revoke the other’s wishes. Here’s what couples and beneficiaries should know.

The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Godard has sent a firm message to parents: access orders are not simply a suggestion.

As a litigator, clients come to me when they are in a fight. Often, they are engaged in a costly years-long battle to right a wrong or get a just result on behalf of their deceased loved one.

The divorce process is an emotional one for everyone involved. It can also have serious financial consequences that for which many spouses are unprepared.

As we've mentioned before in our articles, as experienced Canadian tax lawyers we practice a very specialized area of law in which we have developed a specific and valuable set of skills.

Apart from the well-known advantages of arbitration in the resolution of family law disputes, arbitration allows for a number of creative options that can meet the needs of the parties.