Bill 28 – Child Support Changes
On December 11, 2018, Bill 28 – the Family Statutes Amendment Act – received Royal Assent by the Justice and Solicitor General.
Bill 28 involves a number of significant changes to family law that will include: new property division […]
The “Dragon’s Den” of Online Evidence
In Plese v Herjavec, 2015 ONSC 7572, the husband, Robert Herjavec (who is, notably, a star on the popular television show, Dragon’s Den) argued against “online” evidence, which indicated that his income and net worth were much higher […]
Bill 28 and upcoming changes to unmarried partner’s property rights
These days, it is more common than not for couples to live together prior to getting married, or to live together in a serious permanent relationship but elect not to get married at all. Many of my friends live […]
Challenging the Validity of a Matrimonial Property Agreement
The requirements for entering into a written agreement with respect to the ownership and division of matrimonial property are set out at sections 37 and 38 of the Matrimonial Property Act, RSA 2000, c M-8 and include:
(a) that the […]
An Overview of Bill C-78: How is the Divorce Act Changing?
The Divorce Act, R.S.C., 1985, C. 3 (“Divorce Act”), is the primary piece of Canadian legislation which governs the process of separation for married couples. Somewhat surprisingly, the Divorce Act has not been substantially changed in more than 30 […]
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