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Posted March 5, 2018

Separating with Civility: Alternatives to Battling in Court

As a family law lawyer, I have seen firsthand the toll that expensive, divisive and protracted court battles can take on families who are going[...]

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Posted February 12, 2018

Whose Ring is it Anyway?

With Valentine’s Day approaching, many contemplate the idea of proposing to The One. While the engagement ring is all about romance, everlasting love and a[...]

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Posted February 8, 2018

The Right of a Common Law Spouse to Occupy a Family Home Post-Separation When Not a Registered Owner

Does a common law spouse have a right to continue to occupy a family home post-separation, when not a registered owner? Usually, the answer is[...]

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Posted January 23, 2018

Saying “I Do” To a Prenup

You and your partner are moving in together or, you have just set a wedding date. These are both happy events, so why wreck the[...]

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Posted January 16, 2018

Is it Legal to Pay a Surrogate?

Surrogacy, gamete donation (egg or sperm donation), and embryo donation are legal in Canada. What is not legal is paying any donor or surrogate other[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted January 8, 2018

Travelling with Children Post-Separation – Tips for Smooth Sailing

The temperatures outside have dropped to frigid lows and perhaps you are dreaming of a sunny vacation in a southern destination. If you are separated[...]

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Posted January 2, 2018

Imputing Income

The Federal Child Support Guidelines set out income determination rules for calculating child support. These rules, with a few exceptions, also apply when calculating income[...]

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Posted December 20, 2017

How Many Lawyers Does It Take?

Section 10 of the Children’s Law Reform Act specifically requires that any surrogate and intended parent or parents each need to receive independent legal advice[...]

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Posted December 11, 2017

Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy

Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a baby for intended parents and giving that child (physically and legally) to the intended parents upon birth. There are[...]