Toronto Family & Estates Litigation Law Blog

September 3, 2026

D. Lex Arbesman Recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Trusts and Estates

NULaw is excited to announce that D. Lex Arbesman has been named in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his work…

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August 31, 2026

Loaning Money to Your Child Can be a Risk if Their Relationship Breaks Down

When a parent transfers funds to an adult child, the presumption of resulting trust applies rather than assuming the funds were a gift. The presumption…

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August 20, 2026

How Courts Determine Which Properties Qualify as a Matrimonial Home

The term “matrimonial home” carries a specific legal meaning under Ontario family law. Significantly, the legislation does not limit spouses to a single matrimonial home.…

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July 31, 2026

Sentimental Value, Taxes, and Sibling Conflict in Ontario Cottage Inheritance Disputes

For many Ontario families, a cottage is more than real estate. It may represent generations of summer memories, family traditions, and time spent together. When…

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July 15, 2026

Can Court-Ordered Debts Be Set Off Against Child Support in Ontario?

When a court makes an order requiring one party to pay the other, it becomes an enforceable debt. If both parties have financial obligations to…

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June 30, 2026

When an Unmarried Partner Claims an Interest in the Home, Can the Owner Still Sell?

In Ontario, there is no statutory protection for an unmarried partner’s interest in property that is solely in the other partner’s name. Likewise, there is…

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June 11, 2026

Financial Disclosure Failures Can End an Equalization Claim

Courts are clear that providing complete financial disclosure is an essential element of family law proceedings and is a basic obligation of the parties. Failing…

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May 28, 2026

5 Conversations to Have With Your Family About Your Legacy

Legacy planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about connection. Leave a Legacy Month reminds us that the most powerful inheritance you can leave isn’t always material…

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May 14, 2026

When Co-Parenting Isn’t Possible: The Benefits of Parallel Parenting

Not every separated or divorced couple can successfully co-parent. In high-conflict relationships, well-meaning attempts at collaborative parenting often fail, creating additional stress for parents and…

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April 27, 2026

Having a Baby? Here’s What Your Estate Plan Should Include

Welcoming a new child is one of life’s most significant milestones. For many families in Toronto, the arrival of a baby is also the moment…

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D. Lex Arbesman Recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Trusts and Estates

Loaning Money to Your Child Can be a Risk if Their Relationship Breaks Down

How Courts Determine Which Properties Qualify as a Matrimonial Home

Sentimental Value, Taxes, and Sibling Conflict in Ontario Cottage Inheritance Disputes

Can Court-Ordered Debts Be Set Off Against Child Support in Ontario?

When an Unmarried Partner Claims an Interest in the Home, Can the Owner Still Sell?

Financial Disclosure Failures Can End an Equalization Claim

5 Conversations to Have With Your Family About Your Legacy

When Co-Parenting Isn’t Possible: The Benefits of Parallel Parenting

Having a Baby? Here’s What Your Estate Plan Should Include

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