October 20, 2017
Unjust Enrichment in Common Law Relationships: The Value of a Home
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently had the opportunity to review the law of unjust enrichment when it dismissed a claim by a woman (the…
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October 13, 2017
Ontario Court of Appeal Determines Police Jurisdiction in Child Custody Enforcement
The wording of laws is extremely important. One word can sometimes be all that is needed to swing a decision or provide grounds for appeal.…
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October 6, 2017
Can a Brief Move Impact Spousal Support?
One of the factors considered when calculating spousal support is how long a couple was together before their split. Normally, that might seem like a…
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September 29, 2017
Joint Accounts: A Parent Child Relationship
Joint bank accounts can be a convenient way for two people share income and expenses, and, in the case of a married couple, they can…
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September 22, 2017
HRTO Awards Damages to Employee Told She Was “Too pretty to drive a forklift”
An Ontario woman was recently awarded close to $60,000 from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario following years of harassment and discrimination, including being told…
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September 14, 2017
Spouse Cannot Take Advantage of An Error in a Separation Agreement
A separation agreement is often the first step in obtaining a divorce and legally ending a relationship. They are important because they are a way…
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September 8, 2017
It Takes Two To Tango, But How Many To Divorce?
When two people get married, they both have to consent. But does the same standard apply when it comes to ending a marriage? The Ontario…
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September 1, 2017
British Columbia Dentist Found to be a Vexatious Litigant
Self-representation in family court is often criticized for clogging the courts as people attempt to navigate a complex system on their own while also dealing…
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August 25, 2017
British Columbia Court of Appeal Sets Aside Marriage Due to Incapacity
The British Columbia Court of Appeal very recently issued a decision resulting in that province’s first marriage to be set aside due to incapacity. At…
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August 17, 2017
The Blurred Line Between Constructive Dismissal and Resignation
Under most circumstances, employees who quit their jobs are not entitled to damages. However, the law isn’t always cut and dry, and issues such as…
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