Thanks to television and some of the more drama-filled divorces most of us see in the media from time to time, most people think they have a good idea about child support rules. The truth is that in Ontario, child support is largely dictated by the courts. Most of the time, it isn’t complicated […]
It’s a good time to call us. A surprising number of people do not have Wills. In fact, more than 70% of Canadians haven’t gotten around to preparing their last Will and Testament, as it once was affectionately known. More surprisingly, even a number of lawyers don’t seem to have received or acted upon the information
Lots of families have them: a sibling who canât get it together, causes more than their share of family drama or constantly needs to be bailed out of trouble. Maybe itâs a step-sibling who feels slighted by Dadâs new wife, a brother whoâs battled addiction or a sister with a sense of entitlement. Whatever
This week, our own Timothy Sullivanâs first piece for The Lawyers Weekly covers how lawyers can more successfully manage the sometimes tense situations that arise when common-law partners approach the Wills & Estates process. In the past 10 years, the number of common law couples in Canada has grown at something like four times the
A trusted confidante can be helpful in lots of ways Sometimes, a client going through a separation or divorce will ask me â usually with some trepidation â if they can bring a friend or family member to a meeting. Though weâre often taught that lawyer meetings should be âprivateâ, the truth is that having
This week, our own Timothy Sullivan’s first piece for The Lawyer’s Daily covers how lawyers can more successfully manage the sometimes tense situations that arise when common-law partners approach the Wills & Estates process. In the past 10 years, the number of common law couples in Canada has grown at something like four times the
As some of you will know, my father passed away earlier this April. Though his passing came after a long illness, and was not unexpected, I have of course found myself thinking of his life and work, especially since he, too, was a lawyer. My father was born in South Porcupine, a neighbourhood in Timmins,
