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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Posted on January 5, 2018
Rising Home Prices and Their Impact on Division of Property and Equalization in a Divorce
A shared home can be one of the most valuable assets a couple owns while together, and can, therefore, be the largest asset in division…
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Posted on December 29, 2017
Random Drug And Alcohol Testing Decision Sent Back To Labour Board
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently sided with an Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision, which found an arbitration board erred in ruling that an…
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Posted on December 21, 2017
The Million Dollar Cheque That Went Uncashed
The issue of spousal support is often one of the first considerations a couple has to contend with when separating. When a couple is waiting…
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Posted on December 15, 2017
Refusal To Pay Spousal Support Lands Man Behind Bars
In July 2017, while getting ready to board a bus to take him to jail, the husband in a divorce case told the National Post,…
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Posted on December 8, 2017
Is A Parent Entitled To Participate In A Hearing Where Their Child Applies To Withdraw Custody?
Parents are often central in court cases involving children under the age of 18. However, there are situations where a minor may not want parental…
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Posted on November 17, 2017
Can a Parent Avoid Child Support by Quitting Their Job?
The amount of child support a parent has to pay after separating from the other parent is dependent on, amongst other things, the amount of…
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Posted on November 3, 2017
Making The Case for Order for the Sale of a Matrimonial Home
A recent case before the Superior Court of Justice – Ontario Family Court dealt with an application for the court to order the sale of…
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Posted on October 20, 2017
Unjust Enrichment in Common Law Relationships: The Value of a Home
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently had the opportunity to review the law of unjust enrichment when it dismissed a claim by a woman (the…
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Posted on October 13, 2017
Ontario Court of Appeal Determines Police Jurisdiction in Child Custody Enforcement
The wording of laws is extremely important. One word can sometimes be all that is needed to swing a decision or provide grounds for appeal.…
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