Pet custody continues to be a growing area of Canadian law
When fighting over furry friends, consider what it’s (really) worth by Timothy Sullivan, Lawyer We’re talking about pets more than usual this month because of our support for SafePet Ottawa [...]
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Pets in family law: ‘Cat-astrophe’ or ‘How much is that doggy in the window?’
by Emily Murray, Litigation Associate “The ownership of a dog is a more complex and nuanced question than the ownership of, say, a bicycle.” [1] According to Canadian courts, [...]
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Blended families make detailed Wills even more important
The law is pretty clear – which is why your Will should be, too Lawyers are often criticized for nagging clients (and potential clients, and family members, and friends) about [...]
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Ad hoc extra child support payments: What are your rights?
Special and extraordinary expenses for children “My ex-wife said our daughter had been accepted to a prestigious, but expensive, dance camp. So I gave her $3000 as half of the [...]
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INFOGRAPHIC: What do modern Canadian couples look like?
Fewer married couples, but more common-law ones Just came across this great infographic issued last fall by the Vanier Institute of the Family, based on recent census data. As a [...]
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Down payment gifts and separation
by Sarah G. Mizrahi, Associate How a child, and their parents, can keep gifted down-payments safe in a separation Let’s start by pointing out the obvious: New homebuyers are facing [...]
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How to get the most out of your first meeting with a family lawyer
Don’t worry so much about that first meeting For most people, engaging a lawyer is a big deal – and not something they do every day. So not only are [...]
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FROM THE LAWYER’S DAILY: Family Law amendment should have happened long ago
From this week’s Lawyer’s Daily: The Ontario government has introduced an amendment to the province’s Family Law Act that would make all children with disabilities eligible for child support regardless of whether [...]
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ILA: Independent legal advice and how it works
“I had a marriage contract drawn up by my lawyer. My lawyer said my fiance needs to get independent legal advice before she signs it. What does that mean [...]
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ASK A LAWYER: Can my personal emails be subpoenaed?
Divorce proceedings can sometimes get ugly. “I’m in the midst of a messy divorce, and my soon-to-be ex is convinced I had an affair. He says he’s going to [...]
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