Q: I am separated. We have a family dog. Who gets the dog? A: This is a very sensitive issue for sure. There are basically two approaches taken to determine the ownership of pets. The more traditional and narrow approach turns on who paid for the dog at [...]
Q: I just entered the family law court system, and I have a case conference coming up. What can I expect? A: The case conference is generally the first step in a family law matter after the pleadings are complete. It will be before a judge. Both parties attend [...]
Q: If I am cohabiting with someone, does that entitle me to spousal support? A: The issue of “cohabitation" has recently been examined in the courts, particularly what is referred to as the “low water mark” to disprove cohabitation. The “high water mark” has received a lot more [...]
Q: My child, who is 14 years of age, wants to come and live with me now. Can my child decide to do that? A: It is often said that children do not get to make the decisions with respect to these sorts of issues. Having [...]
I am separated, and I am being asked to provide financial disclosure. Do I have to? One of the fundamental tenets of family law is financial disclosure. There is a certain level of basic disclosure all parties should be making: a sworn financial statement; the last 3 years income [...]
Can I stay in the home without my spouse there? Q: I am married and we have a home together. Can I stay in the home without my spouse there? A: The home in which married spouses live is called the “matrimonial home”. It has special status as both [...]
Q: I have a motion in family court coming up. How should I present my case? A: As a result of COVID-19, the Courts were “closed” to normal proceedings in mid-March. The Courts have, however, dealt with a number of urgent matters, and there have been a number of [...]
As the world continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation, many business owners and marketers are finding that their business marketing landscape has changed. While some of these changes will revert to the way things were pre-COVID, marketers should expect that many are here to stay. To rebuild their [...]
Q: What impact does COVID-19 have on parenting children for separated parents? A: This is a very important question given the health concerns surrounding COVID-19 and the concerns about what’s most precious, your children. The courts have responded to a number of cases that have come before it on [...]
For many, the last week has been a whirlwind ride of shock and disbelief as Canada and many other countries have imposed restriction after restriction to stop the spread of Coronavirus. The end of times? Hardly. A really crappy time for many businesses? Absolutely. But crappy times aside, many business [...]
