Matrimonial Affairs

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A Different Intersection Between Criminal and Family Law: Acting for the Spouse

A Different Intersection Between Criminal and Family Law: Acting for the Spouse

  • 25 mai 2015
  • Jacqueline M. Mills

We all know that if our client is charged with a criminal offence they should immediately retain a criminal lawyer. But what about the spouse’s need to retain criminal counsel, particularly if the parties were separated but living in the same home at the time of the offence.

Droit de la famille
Steven Benmor

Message from the Chair

  • 20 avril 2015
  • Steven Benmor

R. v Armitage reminds everyone that we lawyers and judges really care about our clients.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

Did You Know?

  • 20 avril 2015
  • Katharina Janczaruk

Welcome Spring! Feeling energetic! There’s lots to keep you busy!

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

In Memoriam of Leo P. Arseneau

  • 20 avril 2015
  • Matti E. Mottonen

The City of Greater Sudbury has lost one of its top Civil and Family Law Litigators

Droit de la famille, Student Forum
Robert A. Klotz

Bankruptcy and Pensions/RRSPs

  • 17 avril 2015
  • Robert A. Klotz

This article reviews the problems imposed by bankruptcy on an equalization claim where a principal asset of the bankrupt spouse is a pension or RRSP.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

Diamonds are Forever... Not Really

  • 07 avril 2015
  • Andrew Sudano

While a family law case surrounding the return of an engagement ring remains a thorny business at best, Andrew Sudano examines some ways that one party may be able to have the engagement ring returned.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

The Big Chill? Balancing A Child’s Future Opportunities For Adoption and Openness Orders

  • 13 mars 2015
  • Andrew Sudano

Andrew Sudano examines Sherr J.’s decision in Children’s Aid Society of Toronto v. S.B., 2014 ONCJ 518, which explores the potential “chilling effect” of allowing openness orders and the overall benefits to a child by maintaining a connection with their parents when a Court makes a disposition for Crown Wardship.

Droit de la famille

The Canada Pension Plan: Credit Splitting

  • 19 février 2015
  • Ilana Zylberman Dembo and Sarah Troper

In situations where it is difficult to determine whether there will be an overall financial loss for the parties should their CPP credits be split, "it often makes sense for the parties to agree to review the question at a later time, closer to when they are about to apply for CPP and their history of contributions is known."

Droit de la famille, Student Forum