Is Maher Part of Equalization?
INTRODUCTION The Canadian Courts have considered Maher (sometimes also written as Mahr) as any property conveyed under […]
What is the Maximum Contact Principle under the amended Divorce Laws?
There are recent changes in Divorce Act and Children’s Law Reform Act. Amended section 16(6) of the Divorce Act, states that “In […]
Tender Years of Child Does Not Tip the Scales in Favor of Either Parent
Introduction According to the “tender years doctrine” the mother of the child of the tender year, normally up to the age of […]
How to Determine Date of Separation
The date of separation or valuation date (for financial purposes) is the date when you and your spouse separated. The date of […]
Can You Have a New Relationship If Not Divorced Yet?
Until you are divorced, a marriage does not end legally. In a few cases, we have seen those legally married spouses are […]
Unborn Child and Child Support
In today’s article, I am writing about a somewhat unique situation where a mother seeks child support and expenses for an unborn […]
Family Violence and Financial Abuse
Preamble On March 1, 2021 amendments to the Divorce Act and provincial and territorial family law Statutes came into force which desire […]
Is RESP Considered a Section 7 Expense?
Section 7 of the Child Support Guidelines provides the details of the children’s special or extraordinary expenses which are shared by the […]
Immigration Issues for International Students during COVID-19
Travel restrictions have impacted international students to travel to Canada during COVID-19. However, Starting October 20, 2020, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) with a COVID-19 readiness […]
Marriage vs. Common-Law: What You Need to Know
With the marriage rate decreasing and divorce rates increasing, I am finding that I am getting more and more questions about common-law […]
Dower (Mahr): Is it a Gift or A Woman’s Right?
Misinterpretation of the Dower or Mahr in the Canadian legal system has given rise to unexpected and unwarranted outcomes. In the multicultural society […]