Posted on April 9, 2020
COVID-19 And Its Impact On Access
Over the last few weeks, we have been writing about how COVID-19 is impacting the judicial system in Ontario, including reduced operations with the exceptions…
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Posted on April 2, 2020
First Decisions Issued Following COVID-19 Court Closures
In last week’s blog, we discussed how Ontario’s courts have responded to the COVID-19 crisis, including family court only being open to hearing urgent matters.…
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Posted on March 20, 2020
Retirement And Spousal Support
Very few things last forever. When it comes to family law, spousal support following a separation or divorce might be in place for a long…
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Posted on March 5, 2020
Friends With Benefits, Or Spouses?
Relationships come in all different shapes and sizes, but when it comes to claiming spousal support, not every type of relationship will qualify as serious…
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Posted on February 27, 2020
Couple Divorces in Ukraine, And Then Separates In Canada. Is It Valid?
We’ve recently blogged about international divorces and how they are taken into account in the Canadian legal system. A recent decision from the Ontario Superior…
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Posted on February 13, 2020
Parent Attempts To Have Loan Repaid After His Daughter And Her Husband Separate
Sometimes having family willing to assist with financial help can be extremely beneficial. However, we’ve often seen that if there is one thing that can…
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Posted on February 6, 2020
Man Jailed For Following Claim He Burned $1 Million To Avoid Spousal Support
Regular readers of our blog might know that it’s not incredibly uncommon for people going through a separation or divorce to avoid making full financial…
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Posted on January 31, 2020
What Role Do Courts Play In Assisting Self-Represented Litigants?
Getting separated or divorced can be financially stressful in addition to the emotional stress that comes with it. Some people might look to save money…
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Posted on January 17, 2020
Court Looks At Whether Parents Were Spouses In Order To Make An Order For Support
Modern families can take on all different forms, which is something the courts have continued to acknowledge. Despite progressive understandings of what constitutes a family,…
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Posted on January 2, 2020
Parents Seek To Introduce New Evidence On Appeal
The battle over vaccinations for children has been a hotly debated issue over the last couple of years. In fact, some provinces, such as New…
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