On May 22, 2018, the federal Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-78, a Bill that proposes to amend, among other legislation, the Divorce Act; Canada’s federal family law statute governing divorce, separation and parenting. The amendments are designed to respond to the public (and the legal profession’s) desire for the law to better reflect the …
Read MoreCouples might be hesitant about entering marriage contracts out of fear that a contract pre-supposes the demise of a relationship. I prefer to look at marriage contracts as a way of getting your financial house in order before you begin a new phase of life. Domestic contracts are akin to a life insurance policy or …
Read MorePlease see my latest interview on the Hague Convention and the newly expanded habitual residence test: https://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-scc-family-law-bar-divided-on-habitual-residence-test.html
Read MoreI will be presenting on the topic of grey divorce at the ILCO conference this month. See article http://www.beardwinter.com/news/post/jennifer-shuber-speaks-ilco-grey-divorce/
Read MorePart Two of my article on what estate and trust practitioners should know about family law. http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-law-tips-for-estate-and-trust-practitioners-part-2-1.html
Read MoreHave a look at the first part of my article on what estate lawyers should know about family law: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-law-tips-for-estate-and-trust-practitioners-part-1-1.html
Read MoreDivorce does not discriminate. It happens in short marriages (the so-called “starter marriage”), in medium length marriages (8 to 20 years) and in long term marriages (20 plus years) as well. Couples who are very young, middle aged and older can all be affected. When parties in their fifties and older separate, the phenomena has …
Read MoreCheck out my article on “Why to Consider a Marriage Contract” in Elegant Wedding Magazine and online. https://directory.elegantwedding.ca/listing/beard-winter-llp/
Read MoreHappy New Year to everyone. I hope the holidays treated you well and you have survived the deep freeze. I spent a week at a cottage on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. I learned a lesson my mother tried to impart for years: Hats keep your head warm. But I digress… There has been …
Read MoreA $1.4 million costs award shows the danger of engaging in bad behaviour during litigation. See my article at: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-judge-sanctions-husbands-misbehaviour-with-1-4-million-costs-award.html
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