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
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
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
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
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