March 26, 2020
How Ontario’s Courts Have Responded To COVID-19
There’s no doubt that the emergence and the response to COVID-19 has upended and shaken the lives of everyone in Ontario. Institutions that we rely…
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March 20, 2020
Retirement And Spousal Support
Very few things last forever. When it comes to family law, spousal support following a separation or divorce might be in place for a long…
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March 12, 2020
Proving The Intention To Sever A Joint Tenancy
When two or more people own a property together and wish for the property to pass to the remaining owner(s) upon the death of one…
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March 5, 2020
Friends With Benefits, Or Spouses?
Relationships come in all different shapes and sizes, but when it comes to claiming spousal support, not every type of relationship will qualify as serious…
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February 27, 2020
Couple Divorces in Ukraine, And Then Separates In Canada. Is It Valid?
We’ve recently blogged about international divorces and how they are taken into account in the Canadian legal system. A recent decision from the Ontario Superior…
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February 20, 2020
A Tale Of Two Acts
Limitation periods are an important part of the law, telling potential parties to an issue how long they have to make a claim, or conversely…
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February 13, 2020
Parent Attempts To Have Loan Repaid After His Daughter And Her Husband Separate
Sometimes having family willing to assist with financial help can be extremely beneficial. However, we’ve often seen that if there is one thing that can…
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February 6, 2020
Man Jailed For Following Claim He Burned $1 Million To Avoid Spousal Support
Regular readers of our blog might know that it’s not incredibly uncommon for people going through a separation or divorce to avoid making full financial…
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January 31, 2020
What Role Do Courts Play In Assisting Self-Represented Litigants?
Getting separated or divorced can be financially stressful in addition to the emotional stress that comes with it. Some people might look to save money…
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January 24, 2020
Will Challenged For Testamentary Capacity Due To Brain Tumour
It’s not uncommon for people to wait longer than they should to write their wills. An unfortunate possible result of this could be that the…
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