We are open in our 8 offices to serve your needs

Common Questions About Property Division During a Divorce

Going through a divorce is an emotionally stressful time for both spouses and even their children. A lot of stress is expected during the divorce; that is why having proper guidance and assistance from trusted professionals can take away some of the burdens. Here, we have answered the most common questions about property division during …

Read More

How to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence

If you know or believe that someone you care about is a victim of domestic abuse, you may want to help them but are unsure of what you can do. Don’t let your fear of saying anything inappropriate keep you from reaching out. Waiting for the correct words may prevent you from taking the chance …

Read More

Benefits of a Marriage Contract

A marriage contract in Canada could mean two things. First, it is a prenuptial agreement which is a contract entered into in contemplation of marriage. Second, it is a postnuptial agreement. This is entered into after the parties have married.          In Canada, marriage creates an economic partnership. Any asset acquired during the marriage will be …

Read More

Appeal Is Allowed, But Costs Must Be Secured

For those who don’t spend their days working in the world of the law, it’s natural to think that appeals of decisions might be the norm. However, appeals aren’t always allowed. Although they can be requested, the courts can reject an application for an appeal. In other cases, such as one case recently heard before …

Read More

British Columbia Court Issues Order Declaring Child To Have Three Parents In Polyamorous Relationship

A decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia has been making headlines after the court held that three members of a polyamorous relationship can be registered as a child’s official parents, giving hope to others people in similar relationships across Canada. What is a polyamorous relationship? A polyamorous relationship is one in which three …

Read More

Court Denies Adjournment Request Due To Missed Appearance

One of the smaller impacts COID-19 has had on family law is the underscoring of how backlogged the courts are with family law cases, and how parties involved in intense bickering and litigation can clog up the courts, preventing other matters from being heard quickly, and eating up both the parties’ resources as well as …

Read More

Court Pierces Corporate Veil In Order To Provide Spousal Support

One of the reasons people may incorporate a company is to shield themselves from personal liability should the company be sued or go bankrupt. This protection that shields the owner of a company is known as the “corporate veil.” “Lifting” or “piercing” the corporate veil can be difficult to do, but as we see in …

Read More

Grandmother Seeks Interim Access To Child

While it’s true that most decisions related to custody and access of children involve one of the children’s parents, there are sometimes other parties who may pursue access to a child through the courts despite not being a parent. In some cases, this can be a child’s grandparents. However, success in such a pursuit can …

Read More

Defendant Wants Civil Action To Be Heard With Divorce

When couples decide to separate, it’s not uncommon for there to be hard feelings between the parties. There may even be litigation beyond the outcomes directly associated with the separation or divorce, though stemming from the same set of facts. In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the courts were asked …

Read More

Parents Can’t Agree On Whether Mother and Child Can Move To Alberta

When people separate or divorce, it’s not uncommon for one of the parties to look to move away. That’s usually not something that requires discussion. But when children are involved, and one of the parents wants to move, that’s when the courts may have to decide whether such a move is in the best interests …

Read More

Categories

Contact

Questions? Send us an email

Contact Form - Home
Sending

locations

Toronto

4211 Yonge Street • Suite #210 • Toronto • Ontario • M2P 2A9

View Map | Learn More

Aurora **

16 Industrial Parkway South • Aurora • Ontario • L4G 0R4

View Map | Learn More

Barrie

500 Mapleton Avenue, Suite A • Barrie, Ontario • L4N 9C2

View Map | Learn More

Downtown Toronto **

100 King Street West • Suite #5600 • Toronto • Ontario • M5X 1C9

View Map | Learn More

Mississauga

4257 Sherwoodtowne Blvd Suite #300 • Mississauga Ontario • L4Z 1Y5

View Map | Learn More

Scarborough **

10 Milner Business Court • 3rd Floor • Scarborough • Ontario • M1B 3M6

View Map | Learn More

Grimsby **

33 Main Street West, • Grimsby • Ontario • L3M 1R3

View Map | Learn More

Whitby **

105 Consumers Drive - Unit 2, • Whitby • Ontario • L1N 1C4

View Map | Learn More
** Satellite office that requires you to book an appointment with us prior to arriving at the office.
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
Law Society of Ontario
Peel Law Association
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
York Region Law Association
Collaborative Practice Simcoe County
Law Association Simcoe County
Widows & Orphans Fund