Loaning Money to Your Child Can be a Risk if Their Relationship Breaks Down

When a parent transfers funds to an adult child, the presumption of resulting trust applies rather than assuming the funds were a gift. The presumption…
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How Courts Determine Which Properties Qualify as a Matrimonial Home

The term “matrimonial home” carries a specific legal meaning under Ontario family law. Significantly, the legislation does not limit spouses to a single matrimonial home.…
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When an Unmarried Partner Claims an Interest in the Home, Can the Owner Still Sell?

In Ontario, there is no statutory protection for an unmarried partner’s interest in property that is solely in the other partner’s name. Likewise, there is…
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When Co-Parenting Isn’t Possible: The Benefits of Parallel Parenting

Not every separated or divorced couple can successfully co-parent. In high-conflict relationships, well-meaning attempts at collaborative parenting often fail, creating additional stress for parents and…
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Considering Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario Family Law Claims

Courts understand that intimate partner violence can involve harms that go beyond physical injury and can include fear, trauma, and financial insecurity. These types of…
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How Divorce or Separation Affects Your Will in Ontario

The end of a marriage or long-term relationship often brings significant financial and legal changes. While many individuals focus on issues such as property division,…
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Questioning Third Parties Can Unlock Key Evidence

Questioning a non-party witness can be a crucial means of gathering information before a family trial. The information being sought must be relevant and advance…
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How Will Courts Consider Personal Autonomy When Deciding If There Is Capacity To Marry?

Marriages between the elderly can give rise to specific concerns, as adult children may question the validity of the marriage, such as whether the individuals…
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What to Do If Your Ex Is Alienating Your Children

Few things are more painful for a parent than watching their child pull away emotionally, particularly when it seems orchestrated by the other parent. Parental…
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When Will a Parent’s Alcohol Use Impact a Parenting Order?

Courts will primarily consider a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological safety, security, and well-being when deciding parenting issues. Although alcohol and substance abuse may not…
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