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- Your Evidence Can Make or Break Your Case: What Ontario Family Courts Are Really Looking At Ontario family courts are tightening rules on evidence and procedure. Learn what actually matters in your case and what mistakes to avoid. more »August 27, 2026
- Why September Is a Busy Divorce Season Learn why September can be a busy time for separation and divorce in Ontario, including preparing for the legal process. more »August 26, 2026
- Child Support in Ontario: A Practical Checklist for Parents Incorrect child support can lead to arrears, enforcement action and ongoing disputes. Getting it right early avoids complications later. more »August 25, 2026
- “I Lead a Very Modest Life,” Said the Man Who Lost $60 Million at the Casino in Three Months Every so often a Family Law decision reads less like a judgment and more like a novel. The ruling in La France v. Saroli is one of those. more »August 21, 2026
- Blindside Divorce: Why One Spouse Never Sees It Coming The growing discussion surrounding blindside divorce offers several practical insights for individuals navigating separation. more »August 20, 2026
- University Tuition & Divorce: Who Pays for Post-Secondary? Learn how Ontario family law addresses university tuition, special expenses, & support obligations for children in post-secondary education. more »August 19, 2026
- From Property to Family Member? How British Columbia Is Reshaping Pet Custody Law in Canada British Columbia's 2024 reforms represent the most significant development in Canadian pet custody law to date. more »August 18, 2026
- 90 Days in Jail for Ignoring Family Court Orders: Ontario’s Court of Appeal Sends a Powerful Warning Can ignoring a family court order actually land you in jail in Ontario? Carter v. Carter is an extreme case, but that is precisely what makes it important. Family court orders must be taken seriously. more »August 17, 2026
- Is Your “Situationship” More Legally Real Than You Think? These are deliberately-undefined relationships, with no label, and no "what are we" conversation. It's a very modern way to avoid commitment. more »August 14, 2026
- Family Lawyers Can No Longer Afford to Be Passive About Their Reputation In today’s environment, reputation is not built when something happens. It is built continuously, in public, and largely online. more »August 13, 2026
- Extramarital Affairs & Divorce: What the Law Actually Says Learn how Ontario family law treats adultery & infidelity during divorce, including its impact on property, support, & parenting. more »August 12, 2026
- Neon Signs, Client Pressure and the Business of Law: What a New Netflix Comedy Gets Right Behind every successful law firm is not only good legal work, but also the constant effort to remain visible, relevant and sustainable. more »August 11, 2026
- Preparing for Court: A Practical Checklist for Family Law Clients Preparation improves credibility and efficiency. It also increases the likelihood of achieving meaningful progress at each appearance. more »August 6, 2026
- Divorce Negotiation Secrets: How to Break Deadlocks Learn practical strategies for overcoming stalled divorce negotiations and achieving fair settlements through creative solutions. more »August 5, 2026
- Who Gets the Dog? The Rise of Pet Custody Disputes in Divorce Cases As emotional attachments to companion animals continue to grow, pet-related disputes are becoming more frequent and more complex. more »August 4, 2026
- Domestic Violence Screening and Evidence in Family Law: Getting It Right Early Domestic violence screening and evidence require a careful, evidence-based approach. The objective is to identify real risk. more »July 30, 2026
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