April 12, 2013
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Restructuring is what family law needs, says the as-of-yet unreleased report from the Cromwell committee to Chief Justice McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada. No kidding. Haven’t family lawyers and parties been saying exactly that forever? I know I … Continue reading
March 28, 2013
by Sarah
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Our globalized economy has more and more families on the move with ties to a number of jurisdictions. Families migrate to follow business opportunities with ease. While a family is intact the question of where their real home is of … Continue reading
February 6, 2013
by Sarah
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In the last two decades the Supreme Court of Canada has repeatedly turned to the different treatment of spousal relationships by federal and provincial legislatures. The Court has considered the rights of same sex couples to marry and the rights … Continue reading
November 9, 2012
by Sarah
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Good communication is the foundation of a good divorce. If a separated couple can communicate effectively they will be able to parent their children well and likely resolve all their financial issues. The obvious problem is that poor communication is … Continue reading
September 5, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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A family lawyer will help you deal with the legal fall-out resulting from a break-up. A therapist will help you deal with the emotional issues. But what do you do with the stuff? The wedding dress? The engagement ring? This … Continue reading
April 3, 2012
by Sarah
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Marriage and cohabitation are economic relationships with real economic consequences, both good and bad. Worse, all marriages and cohabitations come to an end, whether by death or separation. How unromantic! Spring and early summer are the traditional time for weddings. … Continue reading
March 27, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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I have just returned from a wonderful week at Disney World with my son, two couples and their children: 5 adults and 5 children in all[1]. Strangely enough, as I sat on a bench waiting for the afternoon Pixar parade … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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While you consider whether or not to separate from your spouse, take the following steps which will help to ensure that your interests, and those of your children, are protected. Keep a journal: Contemporaneous notes are much more reliable than … Continue reading