Changes in Wills Legislation
Significant amendments to estate planning legislation came into effect on January 1, 2022 which affects any person who has separated from their spouse, is living […]
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Significant amendments to estate planning legislation came into effect on January 1, 2022 which affects any person who has separated from their spouse, is living […]
Changes in Wills Legislation Read More
The requirements when travelling with your children without the other parent present will differ depending on your situation. As a precaution, it is always wise
The price of houses across Canada has seen exponential growth in recent years. For many young adults the only way to purchase a home is
The Pitfalls in Helping to Purchase the First Home Read More
Joint ownership of bank accounts between parents and their children is common and can be a useful tool to assist children in managing their parent’s
Joint Accounts Between Parents and Children: A Good Idea? Read More
Over the past several decades, with the passage of amendments to the Divorce Act, the incidence of divorce and remarriage has grown in frequency. With
Predatory Marriages and the Capacity to Marry Read More
Below is an opinion piece written by Tom Dart, Partner at Barriston Law, about his experience with the Family Law Court System. This thoughtful article
Family Courts – The Good Old Days Read More
We often get asked “How long after I move in with my partner should I get a cohabitation agreement?”. The short answer is that the
Cohabitation Agreements: When Do You Get One? Read More
When couples are in a common-law relationship and one of the common law spouses dies, the Succession Law Reform Act authorizes the surviving spouse to
When is a Relationship Akin to a Marriage? Read More
A recent Court of Appeal decision has clarified how to determine income for child support purposes in a situation where the support payor owns a
Calculating Child Support for Incorporated Child Support Payors. Read More