by Tim | Aug 3, 2017 | Property
Here’s a curious case I wrote about years ago on a personal blog. It’s strange enough to warrant repeating here. Background: For 20 years, 60-year-old Bill Squires and 75-year-old Anna Squires maintained a close relationship with their neighbor, Mary...
by Tim | Jul 28, 2017 | Custody, Family Law, Uncategorized
The New Brunswick Government recently amended Section 129(3) of the Family Services Act to consider other parties, including grandparents’ access to their children. Section 129(3) of the Act used to state that “upon application the court may order that...
by Tim | Jul 12, 2017 | Custody, Family Law, Uncategorized
Separation and divorce can be painful and confusing for all parties involved. This is especially true for the children of separating couples. It is important to recognize that you are not the only one hurting while you are going through a divorce. Children often get...
by Tim | Jun 20, 2017 | Criminal, Curious Case, Social Media
Note: The following is centered on a case for which the decision was already made and has now been appealed by one of those convicted. Thus, the below description refers only to the case and relevant parties thereof in context of the appeal. Background: The appellant,...
by Tim | Jun 9, 2017 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Uncategorized
It’s difficult to think about passing away. Many people find it almost as difficult to plan for their eventual demise prior to their first meeting with their estate lawyer. Therefore, here are some useful tips (in no particular order) for preparing for your...
by Tim | Jun 2, 2017 | Property, Uncategorized
Background: In 2001, David and Joan Gallant bought a piece of property in Indian Mountain (Moncton area) from Lee and Shirley Murray. The property is located next-door to the Murrays themselves. The neighbors got along well until November, 2013. Details: November,...
by Tim | Apr 6, 2017 | Family Law, Uncategorized
The New Brunswick Provincial Government recently announced that it intends to amend the Family Services Act to include consideration of grandparents in custody and access matters. Here is a link to the press-release for this announcement. Currently the Family...
by Tim | Mar 27, 2017 | Property, Real Estate, Uncategorized
In the 1986 movie, the Money Pit, a young couple move into a home that is terribly dilapidated. While falling down stairways and leaking bathtubs in this movie are enjoyable for comedic value, no one enjoys these things when they happen to you! A home is the...
by Tim | Mar 9, 2017 | Family Law, Uncategorized
Like all family law issues, the question of whether to send a child on an access visit when the child expresses she does not want to go is fraught with difficulties. Courts have determined that the answer is ultimately fact specific. In Geremia v. Harb, 2007 CanLII...
by Tim | Feb 24, 2017 | Elder, Estates, Legal Information, Property, Seniors, Uncategorized
Sometimes the universe presents me with topics to write on. This was one of those weeks. Over the past week, I have spoken to 3 or 4 different people separately about the importance of doing a Last Will and Testament. During one conversation, a colleague and I...
