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The Divorce Act Changes Revisited
Topic: Family Law July 31, 2020 by Jim Jeffcott
About a year ago, I wrote about the amendments to the Divorce Act which we had expected to have come into force by now. Instead, as a result of the …
Separation in a Pandemic
Topic: Family Law July 9, 2020 by Patricia Simpson
These are unusual times for us all. I expect that people who are ready to separate are finding it particularly hard to stay home, stay safe, and to physically distance …
Tips on Navigating Remote Court Hearings
Topic: Family Law May 26, 2020 by Mimi Marrello
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Courts have been suspended except for emergency matters. The suspension of the court operation has recently been extended to at least July 6, …
Stalled Family Law Dispute? A Private Settlement Conference Can Help!
Topic: Family Law May 14, 2020 by Jame Mookerjea & Josef Gallant
If court closures due to COVID-19 cancelled your settlement conference date, why not consider a private settlement conference? On April 6, 2020, the Superior Court of Ontario, Family Law Branch …
Making a Will during COVID-19
Topic: Estates and Succession May 12, 2020 by Laura Kerr & Josef Gallant
Ontario legislation requires that Wills and Powers of Attorney be executed in the physical presence of two witnesses. The need for physical distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is …
Temporary Changes to Legal Aid During COVID-19, and other good news!
Topic: Family Law April 17, 2020 by Jamie Mookerjea
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person legal supports are closed, such as Legal Aid Offices, and the Family Law Information Centres (FLIC). However, as of March 27, 2020, Legal …