Have a look at my article on tort damages in family law for invasion of privacy: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-privacy-damages-on-the-rise-in-family-law.html
Read MoreA recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision demonstrates that a judge can interview a child to determine that child’s best interests, but only where an interview is the only practical method of obtaining the child’s opinion in a timely fashion. What Happened? The separating parents were never married, but had a child together. In August …
Read MoreThere are many issues to consider when deciding whether to marry or move in with a partner. One of them is whether or not you want or need a domestic contract. The following are some thoughts on these kinds of contracts to assist you in your decision. Many people are afraid of marriage contracts or …
Read MoreA recent Ontario Court of Justice decision confirmed that adult disabled children of unmarried parents are entitled to child support in the same way that adult disabled children of divorced parents are. What Happened? A constitutional challenge was filed by a single mother of an adult disabled son, who argued that s. 31 of the …
Read MoreWe’ve previously blogged about division of property, and the critical role this plays following a separation and/or divorce. This week, we review a commonly asked question: what happens if a former spouse misses the deadline for applying for division of property? This issue was explored several years ago in Martynko v. Martynko. What Happened? The …
Read MoreElectronic communications, whether via email, text, or social media, have become a regular part of life for most people. However, most people do not take the time to reflect on what impact their online and electronic activities may have on significant parts of their life, including potential family law disputes. A decision by an Ontario …
Read MoreThe Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified whether a structured settlement obtained in a personal injury case is considered property or income during the process of property division and equalization. The Court ruled that structured settlement funds should be treated as income in divorce proceedings. What Happened? The parties were married in December 1995. It …
Read MoreA man who was ordered to pay $10 million in spousal support and other payments to his wife of 40 years, spent six months in jail for deliberately ignoring the order and, to date, has not yet complied- potentially setting himself up for another finding of contempt and more jail time. What Happened? Brian and …
Read MoreBeware: If parties set off their child support obligations so that only one party ends up making a payment, there is the risk of losing child related deductions. Want to know more? Have a read through my latest article for AdvocateDaily at http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-spouses-must-pay-each-other-to-get-around-tax-law.html
Read MoreA recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision explored how courts address requests made by a spousal support payor who wishes to eliminate their support obligations towards their ex-spouse following retirement. What Happened? The parties in question were married for more than 24 years, and separated in 1990. They had one child together who, at the …
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