April 26, 2013
by Sarah
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At what point after separation do former spouses truly have economic independence from one another? Child support obligations tie parents together until the children become independent adults. That may be a lengthy period of time after separation but it is … Continue reading
November 20, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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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
November 9, 2012
by Sarah
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Good communication is the foundation of a good divorce. If a separated couple can communicate effectively they will be able to parent their children well and likely resolve all their financial issues. The obvious problem is that poor communication is … Continue reading
August 8, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Many children do not enjoy daily standard face-to-face contact with both of their parents. This is particularly true for separated and divorced families who no longer live together 24/7. In recent years, parents and courts have made frequent use of … Continue reading
June 19, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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This is the second of two blog posts on the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (“SSAGs”), their applications and shortcomings. Today, I comment on the use and abuse of the SSAGs in cases of payors in Ontario who earn more than … Continue reading
May 29, 2012
by Sarah
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Spousal support law seems to change with each generation. The last major transformation occurred in the early 1990s when the courts changed the approach from treating spousal support obligations as transitional and usually for a limited number of years to … Continue reading
April 24, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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A matrimonial home has special treatment under Ontario law. Parties should be aware of the many ways in which a matrimonial home is treated differently from other assets, so that they can plan accordingly. Since only married spouses can have … Continue reading
January 4, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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We are very excited to introduce the Toronto Family Law Blog. We look forward to bringing you plenty of current information about all things family law. Sarah Boulby and Jennifer Samara Shuber Share This: Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin … Continue reading