May 19, 2017
Father’s Work Schedule Contributes to Approval for Mother to Move with Child to Another City
Can a work schedule that prevents one from exercising visiting rights with a child prevent the other parent from moving the child further away, thus…
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May 12, 2017
Man Born out of Wedlock can be Excluded from his Grandmother’s Inheritance
In what is a striking reminder to review wills that were made a long time ago, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that…
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May 6, 2017
Man Unable to Win Damages for Emotional Harm of an Unplanned Parenthood
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a claim filed by a man seeking $4 million in damages from his ex-partner for giving…
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February 3, 2017
What is a Prenup and Do You Need One?
Many couples do not think that they need a prenuptial agreement because they do not own significant assets. Indeed, the use of a prenuptial agreement…
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January 27, 2017
What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
A will is a legal document, through which a person directs how his or her estate will be distributed after their death. A will is…
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January 20, 2017
How Much Notice Are Terminated Employees Entitled To?
When someone is fired from their job, i.e. terminated, they are generally entitled to receive notice (more often than not, in writing) of the termination.…
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January 13, 2017
What Happens to Pets After Separation or Divorce?
Clients often inquire about what happens to pets after a couple separates. This often becomes a point of serious contention and dispute between the former…
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January 6, 2017
Case Study: Spousal Support in a High-Net Worth, Short Term Marriage
In Ahmad v. Khalid, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently explored the impact of a high-income on spousal support in the context of a…
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