January 27, 2014
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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The world lost a great man December 5, 2013 when Nelson Mandela passed. Although a somewhat controversial figure in his youth, his leadership of South Africa and his work in eliminating apartheid were inspired and inspiring. Watching the many celebrations … 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
February 6, 2013
by Sarah
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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
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
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
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
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
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