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Navigating Legal Landscapes: Ontario Court of Appeal’s Stance on the Family Violence & Torts

Intimate partner violence is an enduring societal concern that encompasses a range of abuses, from physical violence to psychological manipulation. Acknowledging the significance of addressing this issue, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently dealt with a crucial case that revolved around the creation of a new tort for family violence. In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2023 …

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How Domestic Violence Impacts Family Law Proceedings in Ontario

We asked Evan Clemence, family law lawyer at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about family law proceedings in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal advice regarding family law proceedings in Ontario, we recommend consulting with …

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The Importance of Creating a Parenting Plan During a Divorce or Separation

We asked Paul Slan, a lawyer and the Director of Professional Development at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about creating a parenting plan during a divorce or separation in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal …

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An Overview of Procedural Fairness in Family Law

We asked Evan Clemence, family law lawyer at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about procedural fairness in family law cases in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For more information regarding procedural fairness in family law cases …

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Denied Parenting Time? Here’s What you Need to Know

By Lisa Gelman Trying to navigate the world of co-parenting can be challenging – especially if you and your former spouse or common-law partner are not on good terms. Sometimes, one parent will make it especially difficult for the other parent to have their parenting time due to personal anger or upset about the separation. …

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Can you get a divorce without your spouse’s consent?

Any divorce can be stressful and emotionally draining. But they can be especially difficult and even intimidating if one of the partners refuses to let go of the marriage. If you are in a marriage where there is any abuse and your partner refuses to change, the marriage can quickly fall apart, but getting your …

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Protecting Your Mental Health Through Divorce

Divorce is a taxing process – emotionally, physically, financially, and socially.   No matter the reason for the divorce or the state of your relationship with your ex, your entire world has likely been turned upside down and there is no point in pretending you are going to feel normal at this time.  Doing your …

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New Tort of Family Violence

Family violence has not historically been recognized as a civil tort, but recently in the matter of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303 [Ahluwalia], Justice Mandhane of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded damages in the amount of $150,000 to Ms. Ahluwalia (the “Wife”) to be paid by Mr. Ahluwalia (the “Husband”). In the …

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