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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August 29, 2024
NULaw Partner Lex Arbesman Named to 2025 Best Lawyers™ List
NULaw is pleased to congratulate partner Lex Arbesman on being named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Since its first publication…
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July 29, 2024
Can Debt be Recovered Through Spousal Support?
Following separation, spouses may have jointly held debts, or a spouse may incur costs that should be borne by both parties. Usually, this burden of…
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July 16, 2024
How Does the Clean Hands Doctrine Arise in Family Litigation?
Parties who are going to court need to be prepared for a range of allegations that can arise from a dispute. In some cases, a…
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July 2, 2024
Are Child Welfare Agencies Liable to Parents or Foster Families?
Child welfare agencies take responsibility over children who are in their care. But, do they owe any duty of care to biological parents or foster…
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June 17, 2024
What if a Spouse Empties a Joint Bank Account Before Separation?
It is common for couples to maintain joint accounts during marriage. Both parties will have equal rights to the account and can make deposits and…
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June 4, 2024
How is Child Support Calculated When Parties Live in Different Jurisdictions?
Obtaining and enforcing a child support order when the other party resides in another jurisdiction can be a complicated process. However, legislation establishes a process…
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May 21, 2024
Courts Grapple With Valuing a New Business at Separation
During a divorce, spouses will need to consider dividing family property and making an equalization payment. Some categories of property will be easy to deal…
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