Summary Judgment in Family Law March 20, 2017 Adam Black It is hoped that expanded summary judgment rules, the family law litigant will be equipped with a tool that will significantly limit unmeritorious claims.
Limitation Periods And Other Substantive Time Limits In Family Law Cases March 20, 2017 Michael Zalev There are a number of situations that can arise in family law cases where delay will result in the complete loss of a person's ability to seek substantive relief that he or she would have otherwise been entitled to pursue.
Mental Incapacity and Family Law Proceedings – A recent case that informs February 23, 2017 Katherine N. Batycky These issues were the focus in the recent decision of Mr. Justice Price in the case of Costantino v. Costantino (2016) ONSC 7279
When it Comes to Child Support, What is the Difference Between Income and Means ? January 23, 2017 Steven Benmor Table child support is based on “income” but section 7 expenses is based on “means” and, in this case, those means included the income of the father’s new partner.
The Use of Lists in Family Law January 23, 2017 Sina Hariri Lists are useful and helpful in everyday life, but here are some tips how you can make lists work in your practice.
No More Child Support for Sperm/Egg Donors? January 23, 2017 Jonathan M. Richardson An effective donation contract should now become the norm.
Call for Article Submissions January 23, 2017 Erin K. Crawford The OBA Family Law Section is accepting submissions!
A Dish Best Served Cold Gets A Chilly Reception: How Family Courts Treat Humiliating Texts and Pictures in Evidence January 23, 2017 Andrew Sudano “Do nude pictures of parents help judges decide who should get custody? A silly question?”
Parents as a Wallet and Section 3(2) November 21, 2016 Fay McFarlane Separated parents usually seem to have no problem allowing their children to become saddled with a large student loan debt at the end of their education rather than helping them, often because they are in conflict with each another.
Mediation or Collaborative Practice - Which is for you? November 09, 2016 Victoria Smith Mediation and Collaborative Practice are processes available to family law clients who wish to resolve their issues, with professional assistance, out of court. How do you decide which process is for you?