Family and Matrimonial

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider options as to what happens when your family is going through any form of relationship breakdown, such as a separation or divorce, and where there may be a breakdown...

As of April 2025, the family court fees have increased. Having only just increased last year already, the justification behind the increased fees provided by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is to produce a significant level of additional funding that will go towards improving service delivery, subsidising the cost of related court and tribunal services for which they do not charge a fee, and reducing the overall cost to the taxpayer.

Amendments to the FLA redefine how property & financial settlements are handled, particularly in cases involving family violence.

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider options as to what happens when your family is going through any form of relationship breakdown, such as a separation or divorce, and where there may be a breakdown...

In Price v. Smith & Wesson, the Court partially allowed the plaintiffs' appeal of a motion judge's decision to not certify their class action. The Court certified their negligence claim against a gun manufacturer...

A will is often considered the final word on how someone's estate should be distributed — but that isn't always the case. In reality, many families discover that a will, even one carefully prepared, can create unforeseen consequences after death.

For many farming families, preserving the family farm is a deeply rooted goal—and a legal challenge that becomes more complex with age.

What happens to the copyright of your works when you die? After a lifetime of creative output, artists, authors, musicians and other creators alike may wish to think about the legacy they are leaving behind.

Saviez-vous qu'en Colombie-Britannique, il n'est pas nécessaire d'être marié légalement pour être considéré comme conjoint aux yeux de la loi? Effectivement, dans cette province, la common law (et les lois) reconnaît que deux personnes peuvent être considérées comme des conjoints même si elles ne sont pas officiellement mariées.