May 24, 2019
How Poor Behaviour Can Affect Custody And Access
When parents find themselves involved in child custody and access disputes, they may find that their behaviour comes under increased scrutiny. A recent decision issued…
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May 14, 2019
Wife Looks To Overturn Marriage Agreement Following Husband’s Death
Marriage contracts (also known as “pre-nups”) may not be the most romantic topic for couple about to get married, but they can be incredibly important…
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May 10, 2019
Duty To Accommodate On Basis Of Family Status Continues To Evolve
In Canada, employers have a duty to adjust rules, policies, or practices in order to allow employees to participate fully and avoid being discriminated against.…
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May 3, 2019
Spousal Support Obligations End When Wife Fails To Find Work After 22 Years
It’s not uncommon for one parent to leave the workforce in order to work out of the home following the birth of children. While it’s…
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April 26, 2019
Parents Learn Hard Lesson In Generosity
It is natural for parents to want to help their children. This can be exercised in a number of ways, from helping children with education…
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April 19, 2019
“Home” is Where the Dispute Is
In everyday conversation, people may take the simple definitions of words for granted. Take for example the word “home.” Easy enough, right? Most people have…
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April 12, 2019
Spouse Who Made More Money Tries To Obtain Full Ownership Of Home
The matrimonial home is among the most valuable assets a family has. Understandably, what happens the family home (as well as other property) when a…
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April 4, 2019
Nova Scotia Enacts Presumed Consent For Organ Donation
There are many things that people should consider before they die. As estate and trust lawyers, we always remind our clients of the importance of…
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March 29, 2019
Employee Who Raised Safety Concerns Cries Foul After Being Fired
It’s often said that at work, safety is everyone’s concern. It would follow suit then, that employees should be free to report safety concerns they…
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March 21, 2019
What Happens If One Member Of A Couple Dies During The Divorce Process?
There are countless variables that impact our day-to-day lives, many of which are out of our control. Ironically, one of these variables is death. Of…
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