Is Maher Part of Equalization?
INTRODUCTION The Canadian Courts have considered Maher (sometimes also written as Mahr) as any property conveyed under […]
CRYPTOCURRENCY AND FAMILY LAW DISPUTES
INTRODUCTION A cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency that employs cryptography for security and has no central authority. Cryptocurrency is […]
Divorce Laws and Maximum Contact Principle
There are recent changes in the Divorce Act and the Children’s Law Reform Act. Amended section 16(6) of the Divorce Act states that […]
Parent Preference and the Tender Years Doctrine
Introduction According to the “tender years doctrine,” the mother of the child of the tender years, 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 […]
Divorced and New Relationship
Until you are divorced, a marriage does not end legally. In a few cases, we have seen those legally married spouses are […]
Why Do Muslims Need an Islamic Will in Canada?
Although a Will is not compulsory under Canadian Law, there are legal implications of not having a will. For example, not having a will […]
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 […]
Material Change and Variation of Court Order
In family law proceedings, the parties frequently desire to change the court order regarding decision-making responsibility, parenting time, relocation of the children, […]
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 […]