Service Area: Family Law

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Posted July 23, 2018

Technology and Family Law – How Technology Can Help You Co-Parent

When one household turns into two following a separation, there are many adjustments for parents and children to make. Everyone is adjusting to a new[...]

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Posted July 12, 2018

Improving Your Cash Flow – Tax Tip

Many people look forward to receiving an income tax refund each spring. However, a refund means the taxpayer has overpaid taxes and it may be[...]

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Posted June 11, 2018

Occupation Rent

After separation, if one spouse remains living in a jointly owned property or matrimonial home for some period of time, while the other spouse pays[...]

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Posted June 5, 2018

How Do I Get A Divorce?

A divorce legally ends your marriage and gives you the ability to get re-married. The law to get a divorce is the same across Canada[...]

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Posted May 31, 2018

Amendments to Family Law Legislation

Bill C-78 has passed the first reading in the House of Commons, ushering in some changes to the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements[...]

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Posted May 29, 2018

Separated or Divorced: What’s the Difference and Does it Matter?

Yes, there is a difference between being separated and being divorced. Separation To be separated means one person in the relationship has withdrawn from it,[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted May 22, 2018

Married vs Unmarried: What’s Mine is Not Necessarily Yours

One of the biggest differences between married and unmarried couples relates to the division of property in the event of separation. Along with marriage comes[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted May 17, 2018

Married vs Unmarried: Not All Spouses Are Equal

The misconception that common law partners have the same rights and obligations as married couples is not uncommon. Despite the similarities between common law and[...]

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Posted May 3, 2018

Reminder: Check your Appeal Route

As the Court of Appeal has recently emphasized in Priest v. Reilly, determining appeal jurisdiction can be a challenging task. The appropriate appeal route in[...]