BC Supreme Court clarifies when spousal and child support obligations should end canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas… #familylaw #divorce

After 17 years of legal proceedings from separation to settlement, the children who were approximately 8 and 4 years of age at the time of separation, have now reached adulthood. A sad way to spend 17 years!! #familylaw #divorce

Ontario Court of Appeal considers whether a father’s right to appeal is forfeited by the fact that his pleadings were struck due to his failure to comply with earlier disclosure orders. Matos v. Driesman, 2024 ONCA 271 canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc… #familylaw #divorce

A golden retriever named Stella is now part of legal history in B.C. after an upper court decision based on new laws that recognize pets as family members, not just property. cbc.ca/news/canada/br… #familylaw #divorce

The big news of Budget 2024 is the jump in the capital gains inclusion rate which could impact high net worth clients in family law. The increase in the inclusion rate may affect asset valuation, the tax implications of asset transfers and income for support purposes.  #familylaw

Time to add this to Court Calculator: Per CYFSA, which requires a matter brought “soon as practicable, but in any event within five days”... Do we rely on FLR R.3 to *not* count weekends? Analysis of 'rule': CAS Sudbury & Manitoulin v. KP, 2024 ONCJ 180 buff.ly/4aECGQw

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered a divorcing couple to share custody of their dog, in one of the first cases under new legislation that treats pets as more than simple property. thenorthernview.com/news/bc-judge-… #familylaw #divorce

Ontario Superior Court rejects additional funds claim from common-law spouse's estate canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas… #estateplanning

Today is Law Day. Every year on April 17, we celebrate the signing of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms and what it represents. Law Day is also a time for educating and informing the public about the role and importance of the law and the justice system. 1/2

On #LawDay , the Supreme Court is pleased to share the notable decisions from 2023. To read about these and more cases heard by the Court, check out the 2023 Year in Review: scc-csc.ca/review-revue/2…

Me to the judge during family law submissions: but what about my best interests your honour

[It is a] well-established proposition that lawyers should not be advocates and witnesses in the same matter. This rule does not apply to any particular lawyer; the entire firm is bound by this ethical rule...

PSA: OCJ updated it's 'Scheduling of Family Matters' Notice re filing for institutional litigants (CAS, OCL, FRO, OW) effective April 3, 2024: ontariocourts.ca/ocj/notices/sc…

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Ontario Court of Appeal considers whether a father’s right to appeal is forfeited by the fact that his pleadings were struck due to his failure to comply with earlier disclosure orders. Matos v. Driesman, 2024 ONCA 271 canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc… #familylaw #divorce

Court addresses urgent motion for ceased mortgage payments on matrimonial home. Highlighting FLA s.22, the court underscores the right of redemption and relief against forfeiture. Additionally, the ruling delves into vesting orders and the obligation to reinstate the mortgage.

SCJ motion for child support of children from prior relationships based on in loco parentis where pre-existing OCJ orders against 'bio-dads'. Also, an order compelling parent to take child to activity during their time: Thompson v. Thompson, 2024 ONSC 2121 buff.ly/43Uk0d7

When will Word learn that very few people mean ©️ when they type (c)?

Ontario Court asserts jurisdiction in international child custody case, citing ‘unlawful abduction’ to India. The court highlights a growing issue faced by family courts: children who live in and have connections to more than one place canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas… #familylaw #divorce

BC Court of Appeal overturns parenting order that ignored mother’s evidence of family violence. New trial ordered to consider the effect of exposure to family violence in assessing the best interests of the child lawdiva.wordpress.com/2024/04/08/fam… #familylaw #divorce

A lawyer withdraws from a family law case due to the client’s adversarial tactics and allegations of collusion, all within a span of 13 days. Ontario Court of Appeal rules in favor of attorney discretion in the face of unreasonable client behavior. #familylaw #divorce