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Partition and Sale of a Matrimonial Home
the issue of partitioning and sale of a matrimonial home – when one party wants such a sale and the other party resists such a sale
Shankar Law Office
Jun 30, 202013 min read


Imputation of Income or Under-Employment?
A good example of when income may be imputed when that party claims non-affordability to pay child support.
Shankar Law Office
Jun 26, 20208 min read


Exclusive Possession vs. Nesting Order
exclusive possession or a relief for a nesting order for a matrimonial home
Shankar Law Office
Jun 23, 202012 min read


How Moderate Should I be in My Affidavit?
Clients are often carried away by emotions. Lawyers, less so. Yet, there are times when lawyers too get carried away along with clients
Shankar Law Office
Jun 19, 20204 min read


When Does a Court Believe What I am Saying at Trial?
what to expect at trial, especially in a he-said and she-said situation
Shankar Law Office
Jun 3, 20206 min read


Exclusive Possession of Family Home
guidance on the issue of exclusive possession of family property
Shankar Law Office
May 27, 20203 min read


Status Quo vs. Best Interests of the Children
What does the Court do when there are allegations against a spouse having long-standing custody of the children
Shankar Law Office
May 20, 20202 min read


Valuation and separation dates - how are these decided?
How are separation dates decided? Also, why are these dates important? How does the Court decide on the valuation / separation date?
Shankar Law Office
May 14, 20206 min read


CUSTODY AND ACCESS - DOES MY CHILD HAVE A VOICE?
I often have clients ask how their child’s voices may be heard by the Court.
Shankar Law Office
Apr 24, 20204 min read


Don’t snatch a child and try to change status quo - IT WON’T WORK
Differences erupt between the parents about the child’s well being. The father calls the Children’s Aid Society to complain about the mother
Shankar Law Office
Apr 15, 20203 min read


Support Payor Paying Less Than What They are Supposed to Pay Due to Their Own Conduct:
Imputing income to persons who are earning less than they should be earning due to their own reckless behaviour or misconduct
Shankar Law Office
Mar 24, 202012 min read


What is Status Quo and When is it Really Status Quo?
When the mother wants to leave with the child to start a new life, step grandmother calls up the CAS to do a welfare check on the child ...
Shankar Law Office
Mar 4, 20203 min read


Impaired / refusal and the Interlock Program
There is an automatic driving prohibition of at least one year against such accused. However, the Government of Ontario ...
Shankar Law Office
Feb 26, 20203 min read
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