December 20, 2019
Court rules “until death” means “until death”
There are many cases we cover in our blog that look at the legal nuances of everyday words or sayings. It’s true that many people…
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December 13, 2019
Examining The Evidentiary Threshold To Challenge A Will
When someone expects to be left behind something in the will of a loved one, and then find out they’ve been left out of the…
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December 6, 2019
Court Asks Whether Insurance Clause Is Stand-alone in Separation Agreement
When going through a separation or divorce, one of the issues that often comes up is life insurance, particularly the onus of one of the…
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November 28, 2019
Is Acting In Contempt Enough To Be Found In Contempt?
It should come as no surprise to readers of our blog that divorces, particularly those involving disputes over child custody and access, can get quite…
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November 21, 2019
Parents File For Divorce In Both Canada And Belgium: The Supreme Court of Canada Weighs In
The world is quickly seeming like a smaller place than it was a generation ago. Digital forms of communication have allowed people to interact with…
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November 15, 2019
Non-parent Seeks Custody Of Child
It’s natural that most cases involving custody and access disputes involve the parents of children. Occasionally, though, someone who isn’t a parent will seek custody…
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November 8, 2019
November Is Make A Will Month
Having a valid will is one of the most important steps towards building a complete estate plan. Yet, according to a recent article on the…
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October 30, 2019
How Do Bonuses Factor Into Payment In Lieu Of Notice?
For some people, bonuses make up a large part of their total income. However, unlike regular paychecks, bonuses are typically issued at irregular intervals. So…
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October 25, 2019
How Do Courts Determine Support For Adult Children With Disabilities?
Child support payments can be one of the impacts felt the longest following a separation or divorce, especially if there are young children involved. Parents…
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October 16, 2019
One Last Prank: A Joke From The Grave
Funerals are usually, and understandably, sad affairs. However one recently deceased man from Dublin, Ireland, has been making headlines after playing a rather funny, if…
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