Family Law

Court Orders Mother to Let Father See Their Son During COVID-19 Pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all aspects of Canadian’s lives, courts are increasingly…

Family Law: Custody and Access Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most legal matters before the courts have been suspended. However, as…

Court Orders Immediate Return of 16-year Old Son to Canada Amid Covid-19 Concerns

In these extraordinary times, courts have already begun to see cases relating to concerns over…

Child Support Obligations for Adult Children in University

Child support obligations do not always end when a child turns 18. A recent case set…

Wife Awarded $200,000 in Interim Disbursements in Divorce Litigation

A recent Ontario decision awarded a wife $200,000 in interim disbursements to cover the costs of…

Self-Represented Husband’s Spousal Support Claim Struck for Filing in Wrong Court

A recent Ontario case shows the potential dangers for self-represented litigants: a husband tried to file…

Couple Goes to Court Over Engagement Ring and Dog After Wedding Called Off

In a recent Ontario case, a court had to settle a dispute over ownership of…

When Will a Court Interfere With a Family Law Arbitration Award?

An Ontario court recently set out the principles regarding the standard of appellate review for an…

The Legal Status of an Inherited Home Transferred Between Two Spouses Following Separation

A recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision considered the legal status of an inherited home…

Court Rejects Husband’s Claim that His Ex-Wife Stole Jewellery Worth $100,000 After their Separation

In a recent Ontario divorce case, a husband accused his soon-to-be ex-wife of stealing $100,000…