Family Law

PARENTAL RIGHTS & CAPACITY: ONTARIO COURT RULES ON ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN DIVORCE CASES

When parents of adult children with disabilities divorce, legal questions can arise about decision-making rights and parental responsibilities. In a recent case, J.F.R. v. K.L.L., the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed whether an adult with Down Syndrome (referred to in the decision as “M”) could be considered a “child of the marriage” under the Divorce […]

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WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN’S LAWYER AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

Often in Family Law matters the Court may recommend, or the parties may request, the appointment of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (the “OCL”). The purpose of the OCL it to help children in certain type of legal cases. The OCL may be helpful when an independent third-party opinion and information is needed about

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YOU’VE HEARD OF A ‘PRE-NUP’, BUT WHAT IS A COHABITATION AGREEMENT? AND DO YOU NEED ONE?

You’ve likely heard about signing a ‘Pre-Nup’ or Prenuptial Agreement before getting married as a way to protect your assets. A Prenuptial Agreement (as it is commonly referred to in the United States) is actually more than just a security measure for those with valuable assets, allowing both partners to clearly set out their financial

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