FAMILY LAW

Court Awards $200,000 in Landmark Intimate Partner Violence Case

In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shed light on the persistent issue of intimate partner violence (IPV). In Zunnurain v. Chowdhury,…

A New Era in Family Law

Family Law & Bill C-78 In 2018, the Federal government introduced Bill C-78 (the “Bill”), which proposed significant changes to the law governing post-divorce parenting,…

Will Your Spouse Be Entitled To Your Gift Or Inheritance?

Spousal Inheritance Entitlements Equalization is the process of dividing assets to help address the financial disparity between two spouses after the breakdown of their marriage….

Parents Always Know What Is Best: Or Do They?

CLRA & Best Interests of Child If you have been involved in a custody or access dispute you are no stranger to the term “best interests…

When Can I See My Children?

Divorce Act & Custody Considerations The separation process is difficult and often times emotionally driven. These emotions are frequently amplified when issues of custody and…

Property Division: To Be Equal or Not Equal

FLA & Net Family Properties Ontario is a no-fault divorce jurisdiction in which separating spouses are governed by the Family Law Act (“FLA”) when it comes to…