April 12, 2013
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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The Worst Kept Legal Secret of the Decade: Family Law Needs A Complete Overhaul

Restructuring is what family law needs, says the as-of-yet unreleased report from the Cromwell committee to Chief Justice McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada.  No kidding.  Haven’t family lawyers and parties been saying exactly that forever?  I know I … Continue reading

February 6, 2013
by Sarah
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Why Marriage Matters

In the last two decades the Supreme Court of Canada has repeatedly turned to the different treatment of spousal relationships by  federal and provincial legislatures. The Court has considered the rights of same sex couples to marry and the rights … Continue reading

November 20, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Would Ronald’s real spouse please stand up?

Carrigan v Carrigan Estate is a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case grabbing headlines.  For family lawyers, the case underscores the importance of the domestic contracts, particularly the Separation Agreements, over whose drafting we toil.  For the general public, the Courts’ … Continue reading