March 2, 2022
Court of Appeal Upholds Holograph Will in the Form of a Suicide Note
Under Ontario law, it is possible to have a holograph will. This is a will made without formality or a witness, just written and signed…
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February 23, 2022
Five Things You Need To Know About Challenging A Will Based On Undue Influence
Litigation involving estates has become more common. One example is applications to challenge wills. Such applications tend to be made when someone believes that they…
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February 17, 2022
What Happens When Parents Disagree On Whether Their Child Should Be Vaccinated?
Family courts in Canada have had to deal with many issues relating to COVID-19 in the last two years, including disputes about parenting time, vaccination…
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February 8, 2022
What Happens When One Parent Wants To Relocate?
Sometimes a parent wishes to relocate with a child, for example, to be closer to family or to take up a job somewhere else. This…
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February 3, 2022
Court Orders Retroactive Child Support Following Failure to Take Paternity Test
Child support refers to the amount of money one parent pays to the other parent to assist in the payment of the costs of caring…
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January 26, 2022
Five Things You Need to Know About Child Support
Child support refers to the amount of money one parent pays to the other parent to assist in the payment of the costs of caring…
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January 20, 2022
How Has the Pandemic Impacted a Child’s Best Interests?
Family courts in Canada have had to deal with many issues relating to COVID-19 in the last two years, including disputes about parenting time, vaccination…
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January 11, 2022
What Happens to the Matrimonial Home When a Marriage Ends in Ontario?
In Ontario, the “matrimonial home” is given special status when it comes to the rules on property division following the breakdown of a marriage. Part…
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January 4, 2022
Thinking About Separation or Divorce? Four Frequently Asked Questions to Help You Get Started.
When it comes to separation and divorce, there is no “good time” to start the process. Yet, if you ask any family law or divorce…
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December 27, 2021
Do I Have To Pay Spousal Support?
Ending a relationship is rarely easy. Emotions tend to be high, and it can feel like there is a lot of uncertainty around what comes…
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