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Divorce After A Long Marriage

Divorce after a long marriage can trigger an array of emotions that may feel overwhelming. The transition from a shared life to one on your own often stirs up feelings of sadness, anger, relief, or even guilt.

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Nathens, Siegel

Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts

Co-parenting involves both parents continuing to share responsibilities and making decisions for their children after separation or divorce.

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Nathens, Siegel

Where Is "Home"?

A Parent's Guide to Cross-Border Custody (Parenting Time) in Canada

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Taylor McCaffrey

Heirs' Rights After Divorce: Ex-Spouses In Estate Litigation: Carswell v. Engle Estate (2018 BCCA) And The Wills, Estates And Succession Act S. 60

Can an ex-spouse bring a claim to vary their ex-spouse's will? The B.C. Court of Appeal dealt with this question in Carswell v. Engle Estate, 2018 BCCA 164.

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Watson Goepel LLP

Q&A On How To Disaster-Proof The Legacy Of A Family Enterprise

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Bennett Jones LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Father's Contribution Towards Purchase Of Property Was A Gift Not A Loan (Klemensiewicz v. Klemens)

Canada Real Estate

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Tort Of Family Violence

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Collaborative Divorce: Neutral Professionals

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Sorbara Law

Understanding Reunification Therapy - Healing Parent-Child Relationships After Separation

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Sorbara Law

Limits Of Family Law Claims Against An Estate: What O'Reilly v O'Reilly Reveals

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Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding The Matrimonial Home And Its Equalization In Divorce

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Sorbara Law

Factum Containing Fake Case Law Likely Generated By AI Submitted In Ontario Litigation (Ko v. Li)

Canada Technology

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

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Edwards Creative Law

Government Of Canada Updates Tariffs On U.S. Imports: What You Need To Know

Canada International

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Gowling WLG

Streamlining Labour: Ontario's Legislative Shift On Labour Mobility

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Update For Employers On Canada's Immigration And Temporary Foreign Worker Programs (Video)

Canada Immigration

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Gowling WLG

US Suspends De Minimis Duty-Free Treatment

Canada International

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Millar Kreklewetz

Family Law Courts Address Impact Of Intimate Partner Violence In Divorce Cases

Throughout Canada, judges are being asked to address the impact of intimate partner violence in a separation and divorce. One such pivotal case is the Supreme Court of Canada's ongoing review of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.

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Torkin Manes LLP

Family Violence, What Is It And How Does It Affect My Separation / Divorce?

According to the Divorce Act, "Family violence means any conduct, whether or not the conduct constitutes a criminal offence, by a family member towards another family member.

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Rashidy & Associates

Divorce-Proofing Your Intellectual Property: How To Keep Your Genius Out Of The Marital Asset Split

It's emotional, expensive, and let's be honest—nobody gets married or enters a relationship of permanence, thinking, "One day, we'll argue over who gets the rights to my groundbreaking invention or best-selling novel."

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Nelligan Law

Faithfully Wed But Legally Misled?

Dealing with Claimants Who Have Entered Voidable or Void Marriages in Good Faith in the Context of Priority Disputes – the Second of our Three-Part Series Dealing with the Definition of "Spouse" in the Insurance Act

Canada Insurance

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SBA Lawyers LLP

What Happens To Child Support When My Disabled Child Reaches The Age Of Majority?

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Will Ontario Recognize Your Foreign Divorce? Here's What You Need To Know

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Nelligan Law

Til Death (Or Divorce) Do Them Part

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Understanding Mediation, Arbitration, And Med-Arb In Alberta Family Law

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Stringam LLP

What Is The Difference Between Separation And Divorce In Ontario?

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Nelligan Law

Discretionary Trusts In A Marital Breakdown

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Separated Spouses And Inheritance Rights

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Sorbara Law

Ex-Husband Faces Harsh Penalties For Resisting Financial Disclosure In Divorce Proceedings

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Torkin Manes LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 19 – 23, 2024)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Can I Get A Divorce In Canada If I Was Married In India?

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Separated Spouses And Inheritance Rights

Certain amendments to Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) came into force January 1, 2022, which can remove the inheritance entitlement of an individual who is separated from their spouse.

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Sorbara Law

Ex-Husband Faces Harsh Penalties For Resisting Financial Disclosure In Divorce Proceedings

Financial disclosure is fundamental to the efficient resolution of the financial issues arising from separation. When a couple separates, the exchange of financial is an essential ingredient in the determination...

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Torkin Manes LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 19 – 23, 2024)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of August 19, 2024.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Can I Get A Divorce In Canada If I Was Married In India?

In Canada, individuals married in India can apply for a divorce if one spouse has resided in a Canadian province for over a year. This process is recognized by both Canada and India...

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Family Law Ontario: Differences Between Married Spouses And Common Law Partners

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Mills & Mills

Hearing From Children In Family Law Cases

We are glad that you have clicked in to read this article. You are here because you, just like us, firmly believe in children's right to have their voices adequately and properly heard in family law

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Parental Alienation In Family Law Cases – A Case Law Update

Parental alienation occurs when one parent uses various tactics to influence their child into rejecting the other parent without legitimate justification.

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Mills & Mills

Exploring The Positive Impact Of Funding During The Divorce Process

BridgePoint's innovative and flexible financing solution provides crucial assistance when no other option exists.

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BridgePoint Financial

This Month In Nova Scotia Family Law – March 2024

Leonard Fox and Margaret Muise have two children born in 2001 and 2004 from a common-law relationship that ended in 2010. In 2012-2013, a contested hearing decided on parenting...

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Cox & Palmer

Court Of Appeal Summaries (February 26 – March 1, 2024)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Spousal Support Entitlement

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Sorbara Law

Guidelines To Best Practices For BC Family Lawyers And Clients In Family Law Matters

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FH&P Lawyers

Prioritizing Children In Your Spring Break Planning- Building Positive Memories And Co-parenting Relationships

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FH&P Lawyers

My Ex-Spouse's Income Has Increased Substantially Since Separation. Am I Entitled To More Spousal Support?

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Court Rebukes Man Who Transferred Home To Brother To Avoid Paying Ex-Wife

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Torkin Manes LLP

Funding Can Be Instrumental In Moving Family Law Files Past The Finish Line

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BridgePoint Financial

How Does The CRA Evaluate Marital Status?

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Rosen & Associates

Ctrl-Alt-Delete: When Judges Delete Provisions In Your Minutes Of Settlement

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Lerners LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (January 8 – 12, 2024)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Are Discretionary Trusts Excluded Property In Divorce?

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Clark Wilson LLP

What Is The Date Of Separation?

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Siskinds LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (December 25 – 29, 2023)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

What Happens If We Reconcile?

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Siskinds LLP

Complex Ties Unwound: Exploring Guardianship And Support In BC

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FH&P Lawyers

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How Can A Forensic Accountant Help Me In My Divorce?

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Fuller Landau

How Do You Calculate The Equalization Payment In A Divorce In Ontario?

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Fuller Landau

5 Things To Know Before Hiring A Valuation Expert/Forensic Accountant For A Divorce

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Fuller Landau

How Executive Compensation Plans Impact Property And Support In A Divorce

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Fuller Landau

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