Série de portraits d’avocates dans Droit Inc.
Droit Inc.
À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme, Droit-Inc propose une série de portraits d’avocates passionnées et inspirantes qui ont su conjuguer leur pratique avec leur vie de femme et leurs convictions personnelles. Claudia Desjardins Bélisle | Associée |...
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Ontario father’s failure to minimize COVID-19 risks costs him access to matrimonial home
The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has created uncertainty for many families with custody and access arrangements. Not only has the pandemic exacerbated existing family law disputes, it has also led to new issues with respect to custody and access that courts...
COVID 19 : Droit de la famille et garde d’enfants
La réponse de l’Ontario Le 15 mars 2020, l’honorable juge Morawetz, juge en chef de la Cour supérieure de justice de l’Ontario, a suspendu toutes les activités régulières de cette Cour, à compter du 17 mars 2020. L’objectif est d’à...
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Voice of the Child Reports
Voice of the Child Reports (“VOC reports”) are a relatively recent development in the growing trend to recognize and incorporate children’s voices into matters that affect them.[1] This blog paper will answer four key questions about VOC reports. 1. What...
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For Better or For Worse: Postnuptial Agreements and Intervention By the Court
Postnuptial agreements are an increasingly popular method for spouses to protect their wealth from future claims from a separated spouse as a result of relationship breakdown. A postnuptial agreement is a form of marriage contract that is negotiated and signed...
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Rights of Married versus Unmarried Spouses
Common law relationships are increasingly common in Canada; however, many people do not realize the differing obligations and legal rights of married versus unmarried spouses upon separation. For example, in Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, unmarried spouses have no automatic...
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Why a Lawyer Should Draft Your Separation Agreement in the Age of Do-it-Yourself Divorce Kits
Many recently-separated couples look for ways to resolve separation issues and save the time and expense of consulting a lawyer. However using an online template separation agreement or a do-it-yourself kit, can significantly increase costs and take years to resolve....
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Cannabis and Family Law
On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act came into force, legalizing the recreational use, possession, and growing of cannabis in Canada, subject to some restrictions. This piece reviews implications of cannabis use in family law matters, primarily custody and access...
Social Media Postings Can Be Used Against You in Family Law Proceedings
Billions of users of social media networks regularly share their personal lives on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. The content posted on social media networks may be unsecured, accessible by others, and permanently recorded. For these reasons,...
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What are Section 7 Expenses?
In a previous post, we discussed parents’ obligations to pay child support in respect of only the Basic Monthly Amount. This piece considers the obligations in respect of Section 7 Expenses. As a recap, each of the Federal Child Support...
