CAN GIFTS BE CONSIDERED PART OF INCOME FOR SUPPORT?
When determining child and spousal support in Ontario, one common question is whether cash gifts from relatives count as income. Generally, these […]
Annulment of Marriage
Introduction An annulment of marriage is a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid from the beginning, effectively rendering it as […]
Essentials of a Valid Marriage
Introduction: A valid marriage in Ontario requires both parties to have the legal capacity to marry, meaning they must be at least […]
HOW DOES FAMILY LAW INTERSECT WITH IMMIGRATION LAW?
Family law and immigration law intersect in many ways. There is a considerable body of case law that deals with the intersection […]
Sperm Donor and Parenting Time
In a recent case, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled in favour of a sperm donor who sought increased parenting time […]
Foreign Divorce and Challenges
For a foreign divorce to be recognized in Canada, it must comply with s.22 of the Divorce Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.3, which states as follows: […]
Court of Appeal on Marriage Contract
In a recent landmark decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the validity of a 2017 marriage contract in Singh v. Khalil. […]
JURISDICTIONAL CHALLENGE AND IMPORTANCE OF DISCLOSURE IN FAMILY LAW DISPUTE
In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed a husband’s motion to stay a financial disclosure order in a jurisdictional […]
WHAT IS GREY DIVORCE AND ITS CAUSES?
The term “grey” refers to the aging of the individuals involved, with a focus on people in their 50s, 60s, or even […]
PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION – ACT QUICKLY (PART – 2)
This blog is in continuation of the previous blog (Part – 1) on the same subject. HOW TO SEEK THE RETURN […]