Topic: Family Law
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 …
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 …
COVID-19 Co-parenting: Access Between Ontario & Quebec
Topic: Family Law April 8, 2020 by Jamie Mookerjea
Since mid-March everyday life has changed dramatically. Homeschooling and working from home are the norm. Ontario, as are many provinces, is in “lockdown”. We are told to stay home, and …
Parenting During Pandemic
Topic: Family Law March 26, 2020 by Mimi Marrello
Parenting with a former spouse can be difficult and stressful for a parent in the normal course of a separation. Adding to that conflict is the recent health pandemic affecting …
Debunking some Myths about Premarital or Cohabitation Agreements
Topic: Family Law December 5, 2019 by Jim Jeffcott
It’s true. Premarital or cohabitation agreements are not an easy topic to bring up with your partner, especially if you have recently been engaged and are soon looking forward to …