Topic: Family Law

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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 …

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 …

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 …