Family and Matrimonial

In British Columbia, when a marriage or a marriage-like relationship (often referred to as a common-law relationship) ends, each spouse is presumed to receive half of all family property.

The holiday season is a time of celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. Between November and New Year's Eve, engagements and cohabitation announcements are at their peak.

Ontario family lawyer Leslie Haddock explains how common law relationships are defined in Ontario under the Family Law Act, outlining when cohabitation or a shared child meets the legal threshold.

When an individual dies, all property, assets, and interests left behind constitute the estate. Estates may include bank accounts, investments, real property, business shares, personal possessions, cryptocurrency or NFTs, and other holdings.

An enduring power of attorney is a creature of statute. Its enabling legislation is The Powers of Attorney Act, 2002. Prior to its enactment and its predecessor legislation, a power of attorney was not enduring in nature.

The holiday season is a time of celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. Between November and New Year's Eve, engagements and cohabitation announcements are at their peak.

The holiday season is a time of celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. Between November and New Year's Eve, engagements and cohabitation announcements are at their peak.

Estate disputes aren't just about money. They often involve deep emotions, family history, and unresolved conflict. But when accusations are made without...

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of November 3, 2025.