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Changes to the Divorce Act Have Now Come Into Effect. What Do They Mean For You?
Topic: Family Law March 16, 2021 by Jim Jeffcott & Max Laurin
As we advised in previous articles, the Divorce Act has been amended significantly. On March 1, 2021, these amendments came into effect. What are the major changes to the Divorce …
Personal Property Division
Topic: Family Law March 10, 2021 by Matt Brown
One of the most difficult aspects of a separation is dividing the personal property that spouses have made, collected or purchased while together. It can be an exhausting and contentious …
Divorce & Separation Seminars
Topic: Family Law February 26, 2021 by Jim Jeffcott
The Family Law Group at LMR Lawyers is proud to partner with Divorce Straight Talk to present seminars to the public about divorce and separation. The seminars will be presented …
Recent amendments to Ontario’s Occupiers Liability Act
Topic: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury January 15, 2021 by Michael Beeson & Chelsea Packman
Don’t let that notice period slip away! Recent amendments to Ontario’s Occupiers Liability Act have been announced that aim to make it more difficult for plaintiffs to be compensated for …
Waivers of Independent Legal Advice
Topic: Family Law December 9, 2020 by Chris Rutherford
When negotiating a separation agreement, marriage contract or any type of domestic contract, both parties are strongly encouraged to get independent legal advice. An issue that can arise is that …
Divorce Act Changes: Defining the Responsibilities of the Lawyers and the Clients
Topic: Family Law October 21, 2020 by Jim Jeffcott
As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, the Divorce Act has been amended and the changes will be coming into force on March 1, 2021. Whereas I focussed on …