Posted on May 24, 2018
Navigating A Request to Vary A Poorly Drafted Separation Agreement
Separation agreements can be great tools in establishing the obligations and rights to couples going through separations. However, it’s incredibly important to obtain proper legal…
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Posted on May 17, 2018
Can A Canadian Court Force Someone To Divorce In Another Country?
Many of our blogs focused on divorce begin with a couple having already agreed to divorce. However, as demonstrated by a case recently heard by…
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Posted on May 4, 2018
Who Let The Dog Out (Does Not Necessarily Indicate Ownership)
Determining who gets the custody of children can be a contentious issue when a couple separates or gets divorced. However, as a Newfoundland Court of…
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Posted on April 13, 2018
What Rights To Access Do Stepparents Have Upon Separation?
Custody and access issues can often arise when parents go through a separation or divorce. Importantly, custody disputes are not exclusive to biological parents alone.…
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Posted on March 23, 2018
How Far Must A Parent Go To Prove A Change In Behaviour In Order To Regain Access?
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently heard a motion from a father who was seeking to reinstate access to his eight-year-old-son, who he had…
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Posted on March 16, 2018
Are Employees Obligated to Accept Unfavourable Employment Terms When Their Place of Work Comes Under New Ownership?
When a company (or part of a company) is purchased by another company, it’s natural for employees to wonder about whether their employment situation will…
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Posted on March 9, 2018
When is Unjust Enrichment Established in a Common Law Relationship?
In a recent case before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the court was asked to determine whether unjust enrichment had been established in the value…
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Posted on February 23, 2018
What Happens If You’re Given a Cheque, But The Person Who Wrote It Dies Before The Cheque Is Cashed?
It’s not every day that one might receive a gift of $100,000. What’s more rare would be if the person who wrote the cheque died…
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Posted on February 16, 2018
Can An Indefinite Order For Spousal Support Be Terminated?
In a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice Decision, the court was asked to determine if and when it is appropriate to terminate an order…
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Posted on February 2, 2018
The Children’s Aid Society Cannot Unilaterally Move A Child Into What Amounts to a New Custody Arrangement
When the Children’s Aid Society (“CAS”) is given custody of a child, it has the ability move the child into what is known as an…
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