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Breach of a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) Settlement
Topic: Civil Litigation June 6, 2016 by Chris Rutherford
Breach of a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) Settlement by Chris Rutherford What happens after your hard-negotiated settlement breaks down with a party breaching the Minutes of Settlement? This …
IS IT TIME TO ADJUST YOUR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS?
Topic: Family Law April 29, 2016 by Carol Cochrane
With tax returns being submitted at the end of this month, it may be time for parents to revisit the support arrangements that are in place for the financial support …
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: PUTTING YOUR CARDS ON THE TABLE
Topic: Family Law April 25, 2016 by Carol Cochrane
In a decision of Justice Benotto released last year, Her Honour addressed the critical importance of financial disclosure in any family law proceeding: “The most basic obligation in family law …
Two Clicks Away
Topic: Family Law April 15, 2016 by Carol Cochrane
I mentioned in the Blog I posted on April 8th that I was attending a Continuing Education Program on April 8th and 9th along with approximately 175 other family law …
Staying on top of things: the importance of continuing professional development
Topic: Family Law April 8, 2016 by Carol Cochrane
This weekend (April 8th and 9th) over 150 local family law lawyers will be meeting at the 25th Annual Institute of Family Law to obtain their quota of required continuing …
FEDERAL BUDGET INTRODUCES A NEW CANADA CHILD BENEFIT
Topic: Family Law April 1, 2016 by Carol Cochrane
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, the Minister of Finance delivered the new federal budget which provided for the elimination of the Canada Child Tax Benefit (“CCTB”) and Universal Child Care …