The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently looked at the concept of mutual wills in a case where a wife changed her will after her husband’s death to exclude her stepchildren from the inheritance. The Facts Alf and Ruth Roussel began cohabitating in 1985 and married in 1997. Each had two children from previous relationships. …
Read MoreYou’ve planned every detail of your trip. Your bags are packed, you’ve booked time off work, and you’ve arranged for your neighbour to take in the newspaper and feed your furry or feathered companion. The kids are excited about your destination and talk non-stop about the adventures that will unfold along the way. You’re all …
Read MoreLisa Gelman makes the W100! — PROFIT and Canadian Business unveil 18th annual list of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs – Toronto (May 16, 2016) PROFIT and Canadian Business today included Lisa Gelman on the 18th annual W100 list of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs. Published today at PROFITguide.com, the W100 ranks female entrepreneurs using a proprietary …
Read MoreIn a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Justice, the Court denied a father expanded access to his two young children despite the fact that the Court accepted the father’s assertion that he legitimately wanted to spend more time with his kids. Not only did the Court deny the father’s motion for greater access, …
Read MoreMatrimonial Home and What that means for you Your home. It is likely your most valuable and valued asset. But were you aware that your home may qualify for special treatment under Ontario law? A matrimonial home is defined by the Family Law Act as every property in which a person has an interest which is …
Read MoreSummer camp is an excellent opportunity for your children to learn new skills, make new friends, and have a little bit of independence. Unfortunately, it can also be difficult for them to be away from their parents for so long. It’s natural for a child to be a little anxious before a trip that will …
Read MoreWhen you decide to get divorced, you can’t avoid telling others about it. You have to tell your family and friends so they can support you during the process. You have to share the news with your employer so you can change your benefits. Your creditors will also want to hear about it, so they …
Read MoreWhen you think of “divorce”, what comes to mind? I conducted an unscientific and informal poll which asked that very question. I noticed many responses were along the lines of “lawyers”, “expensive”, “stressful” and “financially debilitating”. It doesn’t have to be this way. While taking steps to separate two lives that may include children and …
Read MoreAnd they thought love was the battlefield: Separation without the court battle. Last week, my good friend called me in a panic. She told me that she and her spouse of eight years had decided to separate. She was worried about the impact that the separation would have on their two children and how difficult …
Read MoreInheritance in Divorce: Ontario’s Family Law Act Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, when two people enter into a marriage, each spouse becomes automatically entitled to an equal share of the increase in value of property acquired during the marriage, subject to certain exceptions. This is known as the “right to equalization.” The right to equalization …
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