by Tim | Sep 29, 2020 | Common-Law, Family Law, Property, Spousal Support, Uncategorized
The Ontario Court of Appeal Redefines “Spouse” A Commentary on Climans v Latner, 2020 ONCA 554 By Jonathan Martin The law of spousal support in Canada has changed significantly over the past few decades. Once reserved for legally married individuals, spousal support...
by Tim | Sep 1, 2020 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Seniors, Uncategorized
1. Introduction People often make Powers of Attorney to deal with financial (property) and healthcare decisions in the event they become incapacitated by reason of age, accident or other mental infirmity. However, it is surprising how many people do not...
by Tim | Jun 23, 2019 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized
Introduction In a post on June 1, 2018, I discussed proposed amendments to the Divorce Act that, if passed, would be the first major changes to the current Act since 1985. I recently attended a Family Law Conference, at which Stéphanie M. Cormier, a lawyer at Actus...
by Tim | Jun 1, 2018 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized
On May 22, 2018 the Federal Government introduced Bill C-78, which proposes changes to the Divorce Act. The proposed amendment would be the first significant revision to the Divorce Act since its enactment in 1985. The changes to the Divorce Act are designed to...
by Tim | Mar 8, 2018 | Custody, Family Law, Uncategorized
Not a week goes by that I do not hear the question: “can I pay child support directly to him/her (the child)?”. This question is usually followed by a discussion of why he or she (the other parent) is not spending the child support on the child. In this...