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When Does a Child Get to decide?
Topic: Family Law November 13, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
This is a question that is often posed by Family Law clients regarding the timing when a child has a right to decide with whom they would like to live. …
How Can the Children’s Voices be Heard?
Topic: Family Law October 26, 2017 by Erika Young
In contested custody and access proceedings, it can sometimes be important for the children themselves to be heard. The Court and lawyers rely on professionals to gather and provide this …
Co-Parenting After Separation
Topic: Family Law September 1, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
As a family law lawyer and mediator and as a child of divorced parents, I have always been sensitive to the issue of co-parenting after a separation. I recommend the …
Mental Injury: What’s in a Name?
Topic: Personal Injury July 26, 2017 by Jennifer Aouad
Traditionally, the law of torts has grappled with mental injury as a legally compensable damage, specifically with respect to its foreseeability and recognition. For instance, how does one define …
Do Marriage and Divorce Affect My Existing Will?
Topic: Family Law July 10, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
Yes, they do. Marriage: In Ontario, if you have a Will prior to marriage, it is automatically revoked upon marriage (the entire Will is cancelled). To avoid that outcome one …
Getting Divorced Before Everything is Worked Out
Topic: Family Law June 13, 2017 by Carol Cochrane
There are times when a separated spouse may be eager to get a Divorce Order, even if all of the financial issues between the parties are not yet resolved. I …