January 27, 2014
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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The world lost a great man December 5, 2013 when Nelson Mandela passed. Although a somewhat controversial figure in his youth, his leadership of South Africa and his work in eliminating apartheid were inspired and inspiring. Watching the many celebrations … 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
January 8, 2013
by Sarah
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Litigants without lawyers abound in Ontario’s family courts today. Their presence has grown from the exceptional to a normal and significant portion of those cases which our courts decide. Many of those separating spouses who do not have lawyers are … Continue reading
August 8, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Many children do not enjoy daily standard face-to-face contact with both of their parents. This is particularly true for separated and divorced families who no longer live together 24/7. In recent years, parents and courts have made frequent use of … Continue reading
June 19, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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This is the second of two blog posts on the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (“SSAGs”), their applications and shortcomings. Today, I comment on the use and abuse of the SSAGs in cases of payors in Ontario who earn more than … Continue reading
April 24, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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A matrimonial home has special treatment under Ontario law. Parties should be aware of the many ways in which a matrimonial home is treated differently from other assets, so that they can plan accordingly. Since only married spouses can have … 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
March 13, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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In January 2012, a unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Jones v Tsige, 2012 ONCA 32. In that decision, the court recognized the tort of invasion of privacy in Ontario, which will have implications … 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