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Court Of Appeal Summaries (October 20 – 24, 2025)
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When Transparency Matters: What To Do If You Suspect Hidden Assets In Divorce
If you are going through a separation or divorce and suspect that your spouse may be hiding assets, you are not alone and you are right to be concerned.
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Unique Challenges Of Calculating Child And Spousal Support For Incomes Over $150,000
When high-income couples separate, determining child and spousal support amounts becomes more complex than in typical cases.
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This Month In Nova Scotia Family Law – September 2025
Summary: The parties were married in April 2010 and separated in October 2023. Ms. Swimm filed a Petition for Divorce soon after. There are two dependent children.
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Can Family Members Claim Their Own Losses When A Loved One Is Hurt Or Killed?
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2025 Federal Child Support Tables Update: Key Points Families Should Know
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 29 – October 3, 2025)
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Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Gift Exclusions In Family Law
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 15 – 19, 2025)
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Family Law & Tax Planning: Why Legal Guidance Matters
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The Power Of Three (Or More): Rethinking Parenthood In BC Law
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Fall Tax Briefing: Trust Tax Structures, Mutual Fund Trust Eligibility, Director Liability And More
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A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada
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Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario
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The Cost Of Using AI To Generate (Fake) Case Law
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 8 – 12, 2025)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of September 8, 2025.
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Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal, Part Two
Since the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia 2023 ONCA 476, (Ahluwalia), in which the creation of a new tort of family violence was rejected as unnecessary because existing torts are sufficient...
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Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal
Since the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2023 ONCA 476, (Ahluwalia), in which the creation of a new tort of family violence was rejected as unnecessary because existing torts are sufficient...
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Prenuptial Agreements And Marriage Contracts
Domestic contracts play a crucial role in family law by outlining the financial and legal responsibilities of partners in a relationship.
Nathens, Siegel
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Divorce After A Long Marriage
Nathens, Siegel
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Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts
Nathens, Siegel
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Helping Your Kids Buy A Home With A Gift Or Loan
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Beyond The Paperwork: Ramadan v. Coupal And The Limits Of Relationship Agreements In Estate Planning
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Heirs' Rights After Divorce: Ex-Spouses In Estate Litigation: Carswell v. Engle Estate (2018 BCCA) And The Wills, Estates And Succession Act S. 60
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)
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« Jusqu'à Ce Que La Mort Nous Sépare » : Suis-je Responsable De La Facture Fiscale De Mon Partenaire?
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Father's Contribution Towards Purchase Of Property Was A Gift Not A Loan (Klemensiewicz v. Klemens)
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Bail Conditions And Family Law: What You Need To Know
Nelligan Law
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Why You Should Have A Power Of Attorney: Planning Ahead For Life's Unexpected Turns
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« Jusqu'à Ce Que La Mort Nous Sépare » : Suis-je Responsable De La Facture Fiscale De Mon Partenaire?
Imaginez que vous appreniez, après le décès de votre conjoint, que l'Agence du revenu du Canada vous réclame le paiement de la dette fiscale de votre conjoint.
Miller Thomson LLP
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Father's Contribution Towards Purchase Of Property Was A Gift Not A Loan (Klemensiewicz v. Klemens)
Due to the high cost of residential real estate in Ontario, many buyers require financial assistance from family members.
Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Bail Conditions And Family Law: What You Need To Know
Understanding how criminal law can influence family law decisions is essential when you're involved in both types of proceedings.
Nelligan Law
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Why You Should Have A Power Of Attorney: Planning Ahead For Life's Unexpected Turns
One day, you are managing your everyday routine, and the next, something unexpected happens: an illness, an accident, or the gradual effects of aging.
Nelligan Law
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Estate Planning For Common Law Spouses
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Compensation For Families Under The Family Law Act
If someone in your family is hurt in a motor vehicle accident, trip and fall, slip and fall, assault or other incidents, you have the right to make a claim. This claim for compensation, legally known as damages...
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Is It Possible To Have More Than One Spouse?
Is it possible to have more than one spouse? This is a question that estate administrators and litigators frequently come across. According to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act ("WESA") it is possible...
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Managing A Family Law Practice On Two Tracks: Digital Practices And Court Processes
As a family lawyer practising in Ontario, I find myself navigating two distinct worlds simultaneously. One world moves quickly, dynamically driven by digital tools...
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Tort Of Family Violence
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently heard an appeal about whether the Ontario Superior Court should have created a tort of family violence.
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Court Of Appeal Summary (July 7 – 11, 2025)
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Child Support: Boucher v Boucher, 2025 MBCA 39 (CanLII)
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Princess Consuela: Or Why No One Ever Gets Away Scott-free When Bad Faith Is Involved
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Collaborative Divorce: Neutral Professionals
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Understanding Reunification Therapy - Healing Parent-Child Relationships After Separation
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 23-27, 2025)
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Limites applicables aux réclamations en droit de la famille à l'encontre d'une succession : ce que révèle l'affaire O'Reilly v O'Reilly
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Dog Law: Emerging Trends In Pet Related Disputes
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McCrone v. Henry Estate: From Escort To Estate Beneficiary?
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 16-20, 2025)
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 9-13, 2025)
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Questioning In Family Law: Unlocking The Evidence Vault
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More Than Just Roommates: What The Thauberger Estate Decision Teaches Us About Marriage-Like Relationships In B.C.
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Limits Of Family Law Claims Against An Estate: What O'Reilly v O'Reilly Reveals
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