Service Area: Family Law

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Posted January 14, 2020

3 Precautions When Buying a House After Separating

One of the first talks that separating couples have is whether or not either party is moving out of the house. Kids or one’s own[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted December 16, 2019

The Impact of Delay When Making a Claim for Spousal Support

Both married and common-law spouses may be entitled to support following the breakdown of a relationship. While other claims in family law are subject to[...]

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Posted December 10, 2019

Jingle All the Way: Access Over Christmas

Most Separation Agreements or Court Orders will make special provisions for access over the holidays. Whether that means just Christmas Eve until Boxing Day, or[...]

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Posted November 18, 2019

What Is a Travel Consent and Do I Need One to Travel with My Child after Separation?

Planning a trip is an exciting activity for a family. It does, however, include a number of logistics and can become more complex than just[...]

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Posted October 22, 2019

Forcing the Sale of Real Property

In many situations, separating couples will have different opinions with respect to a home they own either jointly or as tenants in common. It’s not[...]

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Posted September 26, 2019

Marriage Contracts: Have You Signed Under Duress or Undue Influence?

Many couples who are getting married talk about having a marriage contract. These contracts allow a couple to outline what happens to each of their[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Posted September 19, 2019

The Importance of the Valuation Date in a Separation and How It Is Determined

In Ontario, when a married couple separates, the property accumulated during the marriage is to be equalized. The “valuation date” is the date upon which[...]

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Posted August 20, 2019

The Dos and Don’ts of Access Exchanges

The pick-up and drop-off process can be a difficult time for children. It is important that parents make this as smooth as possible for a[...]

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Posted August 6, 2019

Mediation During Litigation

Sometimes when family law matters are moving through the court process, one or both parties proposes mediation. Clients can feel confused about that kind of[...]