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    Why A Henson Tust Could Matter For Your Family

    Why A Henson Tust Could Matter For Your Family

    Posted March 11, 2019
    What is a Henson trust? A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision offers relief for parents and adults with disabilities. SA v Metro Vancouver Housing Corp, 2019 SCC 4, released Jan. 25, determined a Henson trust cannot be used to exclude beneficiaries from social benefits, provided the trust meets certain conditions. S.A., a long-term ...
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    Understanding Common-Law Relationships in BC

    Posted January 24, 2019
    The status granted to couples living together outside of a traditional marriage differs from one province to another. British Columbia couples living together share the share the same rights and privileges enjoyed by married couples provided they have cohabited for at least two years. The differences in the laws of the different provinces can be ...
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    A Primer On Getting A Divorce In Ontario

    Posted January 24, 2019
    The ups and downs of married life can put a strain on a relationship. Couples needing time away from each other to work out their differences might decide to live separate and apart. There are few legal formalities to a separation other than the agreement of the parties to not live together. Separation is not ...
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    Down Payment Made by Parents: Loan or Gift?

    Posted June 13, 2018
    The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently addressed whether a down payment made by a parent will be classified as a loan. They discussed if it would be excluded from the calculation of net family property. Or would it be considered a gift to be included as family property for equalization. In Barber v. Magee, ...
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    Family Responsibility Office

    Posted May 22, 2018
    Do you have a Ontario family law case that deals with support? You should discuss with a family lawyer how and when to contact and utilize the services provided by the Family Responsibility Office (F.R.O.).  F.R.O. is the best way for a person to enforce their court orders and domestic agreements to make sure that ...
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    Pension and Divorce

    Posted May 12, 2018
    In Ontario family law proceedings there are guidelines and rules that provide for special treatment of certain personal assets. When it comes to dividing your assets along with those of your ex-spouse, you need to plan. Make sure that you are not too quick with your decisions. Think about who is to get what items ...
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    Family Law Disclosure

    Posted April 11, 2018
    Are you concerned about family law disclosure? In Ontario family law courts, it has become expected by judges that both parties to an action will provide any and all relevant financial and property disclosure to each other before bringing a motion or proceeding to a settlement conference. Yet a lot of people still want to ...
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    Can You Have Two Spouses At The Same Time?

    Posted March 28, 2018
    Is it possible to have two spouses at the same time? We’re not talking about issues related to bigamy or polygamy. Did you know, that under Canadian law, it is possible to have two spouses at the same time? This article outlines how some individuals find themselves with two spouses. It also covers the troubles ...
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    What Is Financial Disclosure In Divorce?

    Posted March 20, 2018
    What is financial disclosure and document production? Financial disclosure and document production relates to the information each party must provide to the other party. This is done to support claims for child support, spousal support, property, or exclusive possession of the matrimonial home. It includes both the financial statement that both parties are required to ...
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