Posted on September 14, 2017
Spouse Cannot Take Advantage of An Error in a Separation Agreement
A separation agreement is often the first step in obtaining a divorce and legally ending a relationship. They are important because they are a way…
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Posted on September 8, 2017
It Takes Two To Tango, But How Many To Divorce?
When two people get married, they both have to consent. But does the same standard apply when it comes to ending a marriage? The Ontario…
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Posted on September 1, 2017
British Columbia Dentist Found to be a Vexatious Litigant
Self-representation in family court is often criticized for clogging the courts as people attempt to navigate a complex system on their own while also dealing…
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Posted on August 25, 2017
British Columbia Court of Appeal Sets Aside Marriage Due to Incapacity
The British Columbia Court of Appeal very recently issued a decision resulting in that province’s first marriage to be set aside due to incapacity. At…
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Posted on August 11, 2017
Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Foster Parents Can Be Party to Proceedings in Child Protection Cases
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled on whether a foster parent can be a party to proceedings in child protection cases – which would…
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Posted on July 27, 2017
More Money, More Problems: Calculating Spousal Support Obligations For Wealthy Individuals
In Halliwell v. Halliwell 2017 ONCA 349, the Ontario Court of Appeal examined whether a trial judge had erred in a decision involving a high…
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Posted on July 14, 2017
Ontario Court of Appeal Considers Whether Material Change Can Impact a Final Separation Agreement
In a recent ruling, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a decision on whether amounts payable under a final separation agreement can be amended following…
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Posted on July 8, 2017
Family Goes to Court in Dispute Over Remains Already Buried
David Mason died and was laid to rest in the summer of 2016; however,over a year later a family dispute over his remains continues to…
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Posted on June 30, 2017
Court Grants Security of Costs for Custody and Access Appeal
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice took a look at how to handle the issue of security of costs during a…
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Posted on June 24, 2017
Breaking up is Hard to Do: Hidden Business Debts and Breach of Contract When a Business and Personal Relationship Ends
An Ontario court recently addressed a situation involving the separation of a common-law couple who, in addition to being life partners, had also been business…
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