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Impaired Driving - Elements That Impact a Conviction or an Acquittal
A recent case, R. v. Kefle, 2024 ONCJ 585 (CanLII), < https://canlii.ca/t/k7zv6 >, describes the issues well which is why I am including...
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Jan 2, 20253 min read


Can I as a Custodial Parent, Relocate With My Child?
The simple answer is no you cannot because the non-custodial parent may have heretic time with the child to be relocated which would then...
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Dec 16, 20243 min read


Requirement to produce income tax return returns to adjust for child support.
Often in a matrimonial dispute, the court orders that the non-custodial parent is to produce their annual income tax returns to adjust...
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Dec 11, 20243 min read


Who Let The Dog Out, Who, Who? Especially After Separation
Pets are clearly a part of the family and in fact sometimes even closer than family members. This is a reality. After separation, couples...
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Dec 4, 20244 min read


How to calculate child support if the child is with me 40% or more of the time?
So, you are separated from your spouse. The children have split timings between you and the other parent. But it’s not equal timing. So...
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Nov 27, 20244 min read


How confidential are records submitted to the Office of the Children’s Lawyer?
So, the court appoints the Office of the Children’s Lawyer ("OCL") to help with your family case in involving children. You do the intake...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read


Who is the beneficial owner of a transferred property?
An interesting question that recently arose related to who was the beneficial owner of a property after having transferred to his son?...
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May 27, 20242 min read


EXPARTE ORDERS IN FAMILY LAW
Sometimes, I have family clients who want an urgent motion for relief without even notice to the opposing party. This is called an ex...
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May 24, 20243 min read


TO PLEA OR NOT TO PLEA WHEN FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES?
If charged with a criminal offence, you will face a decision with consequences that can reverberate throughout the rest of your life: do...
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Apr 16, 20244 min read


Should Youth Records Be Disclosed After Conviction?
From time to time this question arises amongst some of my clients. It appears to be a difficult answer. So I have done the research and I...
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Mar 25, 20243 min read


Another Look at a Partition and Sale Case:
Recently, the Superior Court agreed that a partition and sale with joint tenants cannot go ahead under the Partition and Sale Act because...
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Dec 15, 20233 min read


A Person's Capacity for Involuntary Treatment and for Their Finances:
Sometimes, I am asked to represent clients whom either a hospital or relatives allege are unable to voluntarily make decisions about...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read


Forcing the Partition and Sale of a Jointly Owned Matrimonial Home
I used to think that this area was clearcut. I still believe so but there seem to be varying decisions from various Superior Courts. One...
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Oct 9, 20232 min read
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