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By Erin Simpson Under the Ontario Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3, married people are entitled to an “equalization” of assets. Essentially, this means that at the end of a…
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Demand for unbundled services is likely to increase as individuals look for affordable ways to access the legal system, Toronto-area family lawyer Andrew Feldstein says in Law Times. The publication…
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By Kristy Maurina My partner and I have separated. I see my child one day a week and every other weekend. Do I have to pay child support and, if…
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By Erin Simpson Meeting with a family lawyer for the first time can be daunting, especially if it is your first time having to speak about and deal with legal issues.…
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By Pei-Shing Wang When it comes to child support and spousal support payments, people react differently. Many honourable payors cut back on other expenses in order to make ends meet,…
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TORONTO – Stymied by the high cost of hiring a lawyer, many Canadians are representing themselves in court only to find the experience frustrating, overwhelming and more complex than they expected, according…
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A new wave of Canadians choosing self-representation over hiring a lawyer are contributing to an overall breakdown of the system, says Toronto family lawyer Gary Joseph. “They are an absolute…
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By Jennifer Samara-Shuber Perron v. Perron is a custody case decided by the Ontario Court of Appeal where the issue of language education featured prominently. It contains interesting commentary not only on the…
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The independence offered by smaller law firms can allow for more hands-on work balanced with a manageable schedule, Toronto family lawyer Shelly Kalra says in Lawyers Weekly. “I’m a very independent, ambitious person…
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By Sarah Boulby At what point after separation do former spouses truly have economic independence from one another? Child support obligations tie parents together until the children become independent adults.…
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