July 18, 2013
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Holding the Family Responsibility Office Responsible

No matter what side of the fence they are on, clients seem frustrated with the Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”).  Whether one client claims FRO is not collecting support fast enough or another thinks FRO is collecting too much support, it … Continue reading

February 20, 2013
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Ontario ruling supports same sex right to marry abroad…..

In January 2013, an experienced Ontario family court judge, the Honourable Madam Justice Mesbur, ruled that a British civil union between a same sex couple would be recognized as a marriage in Ontario for the purposes of property division, support … Continue reading

June 19, 2012
by Jennifer Samara Shuber
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Thorny Spousal Support Issues Post Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

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