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Updates to the Divorce Act
Topic: Family Law July 25, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
On June 21, 2019 the Divorce Act was amended. The new provisions are not yet in force. We are awaiting the Minister’s announcements in regard to the timing of the …
A new procedure for lien claims against municipalities
Topic: Construction Law June 27, 2019 by Ron Petersen & Matthew Smith
Municipalities should brace themselves for further amendments to the construction law regime in Ontario. Effective October 1, 2019, lien claimants will no longer be required to register a lien against …
Non-Payment of Holdback under the Construction Act
Topic: Construction Law by Ron Petersen & Matthew Smith
Under the previous Construction Lien Act, contractors and subcontractors were often concerned that they would not receive payment 45 days after substantial completion. There was a concern that they would …
Collaborative Process, For Same Sex Couples Too
Topic: Family Law May 8, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
Collaborative Process, For Same Sex Couples Too In July 2005 the Supreme Court of Canada declared same sex marriage legal in all provinces across Canada. The enactment of the Civil …
What the H*** is Collaborative Family Law?
Topic: Family Law January 23, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
Listen to this PODCAST featuring Jim Jeffcott, one of LMR’s family law lawyers to get the answer. https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/episodes/Episode-17-Collaborative-Law-with-Jim-Jeffcott-e2uo5n/a-a8t0s8
Court Ordered Counselling Offers Hope to Re-Establish a Parent’s Relationship with an Estranged Child
Topic: Family Law December 10, 2018 by Jim Jeffcott
A review of past cases demonstrate that there have been differences in opinion about whether a judge has the authority to order parties and children into counselling. This issue has …