by Tim | Sep 6, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Legal Information, Uncategorized
Introduction Going through a divorce is often a challenging and emotional process. When contemplating the end of a marriage, seeking legal guidance is often necessary to navigate the complex legal system and protect your interests. However, before taking the step of...
by Tim | Feb 17, 2023 | Access to justice, Legal Information, Uncategorized
While loathsome in most ways, the Covid-19 pandemic taught legal professionals many lessons on access to justice. Particularly, we learned that it is not always necessary to meet with clients or colleagues in person when a phone call or Zoom meeting would suffice....
by Tim | Nov 21, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized
Check out our Youtube video on How to fill out a Sworn Financial Statement! Please let us know if these types of videos are helpful to you. We want to make sure we create content that is helpful for our clients and the general public at large.
by Tim | Oct 27, 2022 | Property, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Over the past several years (since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in early 2020), real estate lawyers in New Brunswick have experienced a huge increase in real property transactions. Many of these transactions have involved purchasers from other provinces that...
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...
by Tim | Oct 31, 2017 | Curious Case, Property, Uncategorized
Here’s a somewhat spooky curious case about three brothers who sued a cemetery for the right to be buried there. Background: In 1869, brothers Joseph and Darius Smith purchased the rights to 4 plots at the Cataraqui Cemetary for the sum of $100.00. The purpose...
