April 22, 2022
Do I Have to Pay More Spousal Support if My Income Increases?
Spousal support refers to payments made by one spouse to the other spouse after the couple separates or gets a divorce. It is designed to…
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April 14, 2022
Removing An Estate Trustee – Much Ado About Nothing?
Disagreements over estate matters, including will disputes, are not uncommon. Often these relate to the amount of money a beneficiary is inheriting or the actual…
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April 8, 2022
Court Finds “New Foundation for Liability for Family Violence”
It is not uncommon for family law disputes to deal with a range of issues at the same time, for example, child support, spousal support…
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March 31, 2022
Do I Still Have to Pay Spousal Support if My Ex Starts a New Relationship?
Spousal support refers to payments made by one spouse to the other spouse after the couple separates or gets a divorce. It is designed to…
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March 24, 2022
Judge Issues a Warning on “Intolerance, Vilification and Dismissive Character Assassination in Family Court”
We recently reported on what can happen when parents disagree on whether their child should be vaccinated. If a custody dispute ends up in court,…
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March 17, 2022
Court Finds Home Down Payments Were Not a Gift to Payer’s Partner
Following a relationship breakdown, the separation process can be emotional and stressful. Many issues may arise, including spousal support and property division. The recent case…
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March 10, 2022
Foreign Divorce and Canadian Spousal Support
Spousal support, often referred to as alimony, refers to the money that one spouse may have to pay to the other for their financial support…
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March 2, 2022
Court of Appeal Upholds Holograph Will in the Form of a Suicide Note
Under Ontario law, it is possible to have a holograph will. This is a will made without formality or a witness, just written and signed…
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February 23, 2022
Five Things You Need To Know About Challenging A Will Based On Undue Influence
Litigation involving estates has become more common. One example is applications to challenge wills. Such applications tend to be made when someone believes that they…
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February 17, 2022
What Happens When Parents Disagree On Whether Their Child Should Be Vaccinated?
Family courts in Canada have had to deal with many issues relating to COVID-19 in the last two years, including disputes about parenting time, vaccination…
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