May 27, 2025
Challenging a Power of Attorney in Ontario
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone the authority to act on another person’s behalf in financial, legal, or health-related…
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April 22, 2025
Child Return Orders and Refugee Claims in Ontario Family Law
When families face separation and there are questions about where a child should live, legal processes can become complex, especially when international borders and refugee…
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March 19, 2025
Can a Doctor’s Report Be Admitted as Evidence in a Family Court Case?
Sometimes, a party’s health can be relevant to the issues in a family law case, and they may want to include medical reports from a…
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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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