What is a “Child of the Marriage”?
A common misunderstanding is that child support ends when a child turns 18 years old. In reality, most parents of “adult” children know that their children do not magically become self-sufficient upon their 18th birthday, with many still […]
Vaccines and Family Law in the Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to impact all facets of daily life, with many people wondering what the “new normal” will turn out to be, especially if and when an effective vaccine becomes available. The vaccination of children has long been a contested […]
Drug Addiction & Child Support
The recent case from the Provincial Court of British Columbia, S.M.R. v. E.L.M., dealt with the issue of whether an addiction to drugs and alcohol is a choice or a disability and whether or not the substance abuse addiction […]
The Spread of COVID-19 Lawsuits
The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world and how we all interact within it. COVID-19 already has and will likely continue to impact our daily lives and bring dramatic change to many aspects of life for the […]
Police Liability
In our society, police chases are not a common occurrence and not much thought is given to them. However, to the police officers themselves, the chase itself is a delicate balancing act as it is important to apprehend […]
The Doctrine of Unconscionable Procurement Applied in a Canadian Court after a Century of Non-Use
In Gefen v. Gaertner, 2019 ONCA 233, the Court of Appeal of Ontario considered the doctrine of “unconscionable procurement”, which was last applied by Canadian Courts more than 100 years ago.
In Gefen, the dispute involved the estate of Elias […]
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