April 12, 2013
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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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
March 28, 2013
by Sarah
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Our globalized economy has more and more families on the move with ties to a number of jurisdictions. Families migrate to follow business opportunities with ease. While a family is intact the question of where their real home is of … Continue reading
January 8, 2013
by Sarah
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Litigants without lawyers abound in Ontario’s family courts today. Their presence has grown from the exceptional to a normal and significant portion of those cases which our courts decide. Many of those separating spouses who do not have lawyers are … Continue reading
October 7, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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It’s fall. Time for the celebration of the High Holidays and Thanksgiving. These holidays are about connections: about family and community. About coming together and giving thanks for our many blessings. When you are newly single, the idea of giving … Continue reading
September 5, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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A family lawyer will help you deal with the legal fall-out resulting from a break-up. A therapist will help you deal with the emotional issues. But what do you do with the stuff? The wedding dress? The engagement ring? This … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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While you consider whether or not to separate from your spouse, take the following steps which will help to ensure that your interests, and those of your children, are protected. Keep a journal: Contemporaneous notes are much more reliable than … Continue reading