January 31, 2025
Parents Should Respect Informal Parenting Arrangements in the Absence of a Court Order
When determining which parent should have decision-making responsibility over a child, there is no presumption in favour of either parent following separation. The status quo…
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January 10, 2025
The Impact of Second Marriages on Estate Planning in Ontario
Second marriages introduce a unique set of complexities to estate planning. Blending families with pre-existing assets, children from previous relationships, and potentially differing financial goals…
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December 20, 2024
What Rights Does a Surviving Spouse to an Estate?
As part of one’s estate planning, a testator often incorporates terms to address their dependents, including what will happen if their spouse survives them. In…
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December 12, 2024
Court Considers Parenting Order for Adult Child Living With a Disability
Can a court make a parenting order under the Divorce Act for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to…
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November 29, 2024
Testamentary Freedom vs. Dependant Support in Ontario
In Ontario, the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) governs the distribution of a deceased person’s estate. While individuals have the right to create a will…
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November 14, 2024
How do Spouses Share the Increase in a Home’s Value After Separation?
For divorcing spouses in Ontario, the Family Law Act equalizes the value of each party’s net family property. Importantly, the value of the matrimonial home…
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October 31, 2024
NULaw Honoured by Inclusion in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada
NULaw is proud to be named in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada in recognition of its dedication to high-quality trusts and…
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October 25, 2024
Income or Else: Divorce, Child Support, and the Duty to Earn Income
In Ontario, divorced or separated parents are legally obligated to support their children. This obligation extends to earning income to the best of their ability.…
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September 30, 2024
Sibling Wills in Ontario Estate Planning
The concept of sibling wills, wherein two or more siblings create wills with similar provisions, has gained traction as a strategic estate planning tool. This…
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September 10, 2024
Mirror Wills & Estate Planning Considerations in Ontario
Estate planning is a complex endeavour. As such, the allure of simplicity often leads couples to consider mirror wills. While this approach offers certain benefits,…
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