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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Foster Parents Can Be Party to Proceedings in Child Protection Cases

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled on whether a foster parent can be a party to proceedings in child protection cases – which would…
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Court Rules Employees Can Opt Out Of Reasonable Notice Under Common Law

The opportunity to sign an employment contract can be an exciting time in one’s professional career. However, employment contracts can be complicated, and, as seen…
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More Money, More Problems: Calculating Spousal Support Obligations For Wealthy Individuals

In Halliwell v. Halliwell 2017 ONCA 349, the Ontario Court of Appeal examined whether a trial judge had erred in a decision involving a high…
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