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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Beyond Succession: How To Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy (Podcast)

In this episode of Beyond Succession, host Leah Tolton is joined by Sandra Pollack, author of Don't Leave a Mess! How to Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy.

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Gift Or Loan? How To Help Your Child Buy A Home Without Legal Headaches

Although the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and elsewhere is currently undergoing a downturn, likely due to economic uncertainty, home ownership remains out of reach for many.

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

An annulment is a legal declaration that a marriage was never legally valid – it deems the marriage null and void as if it never happened.

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

The Dangers Of Making Your Own Will

In a world where Artificial Intelligence, "DIY" will-kits, and general access to the Internet is at the tips of almost everyone in Canada's fingers...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Congratulations, You're An Estate Trustee: Obtaining Asset Values From Financial Institutions

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

From Farm To Court: Estate Litigation And The Family Farm

SL

Siskinds LLP

Legally Declaring A Missing Person Dead For The Purpose Of Administering The Estate

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Check Your Wills For Errors

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

What's That Worth, Anyways?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Imputing Income Part V - Diverting Income

SB

Sorbara Law

Compensation For Families Under The Family Law Act

SL

Siskinds LLP

Is It Possible To Have More Than One Spouse?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

From Duty To Liability: The Evolution Of Trustee Responsibility In Ontario Courts

LL

Lerners LLP

Managing A Family Law Practice On Two Tracks: Digital Practices And Court Processes

LL

Lerners LLP

CRA Unveils New Process For Canadian Taxpayers To Authorize Their Tax Representatives To Access Their Online CRA Account Using "Authorize A Representative"

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Using COVID-19 Benefits Fraudulently Will Get You Charged With Tax Evasion By The CRA

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Tokenized Carbon Credits: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Carbon Markets

Canada Technology

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Remedies For Reprisal: Reinstatement And The Duty To Mitigate Under The Employment Standards Act, 2000

Canada Employment

LL

Lerners LLP

2025 Global In-House Counsel Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Profession From ICW | Mondaq

Worldwide Law Practice

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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Family Law

Gift Or Loan? How To Help Your Child Buy A Home Without Legal Headaches

Although the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and elsewhere is currently undergoing a downturn, likely due to economic uncertainty, home ownership remains out of reach for many.

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

An annulment is a legal declaration that a marriage was never legally valid – it deems the marriage null and void as if it never happened.

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

What's That Worth, Anyways?

In family law matters involving the division of real estate, businesses, vehicles, luxury goods, and other assets, how does one determine the value?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Imputing Income Part V - Diverting Income

SB

Sorbara Law

Compensation For Families Under The Family Law Act

SL

Siskinds LLP

Is It Possible To Have More Than One Spouse?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Managing A Family Law Practice On Two Tracks: Digital Practices And Court Processes

LL

Lerners LLP

Tort Of Family Violence

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Court Of Appeal Summary (July 7 – 11, 2025)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Divorce

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

An annulment is a legal declaration that a marriage was never legally valid – it deems the marriage null and void as if it never happened.

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Tort Of Family Violence

The Supreme Court of Canada has recently heard an appeal about whether the Ontario Superior Court should have created a tort of family violence.

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Collaborative Divorce: Neutral Professionals

Divorce is often an emotionally and financially challenging time. The Collaborative Process offers a more respectful and supportive alternative to traditional negotiation or litigation.

SB

Sorbara Law

Understanding Reunification Therapy - Healing Parent-Child Relationships After Separation

SB

Sorbara Law

Limits Of Family Law Claims Against An Estate: What O'Reilly v O'Reilly Reveals

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding The Matrimonial Home And Its Equalization In Divorce

SB

Sorbara Law

Factum Containing Fake Case Law Likely Generated By AI Submitted In Ontario Litigation (Ko v. Li)

Canada Technology

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Family Law Courts Address Impact Of Intimate Partner Violence In Divorce Cases

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Family Violence, What Is It And How Does It Affect My Separation / Divorce?

RA

Rashidy & Associates

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Beyond Succession: How To Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy (Podcast)

In this episode of Beyond Succession, host Leah Tolton is joined by Sandra Pollack, author of Don't Leave a Mess! How to Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy.

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

The Dangers Of Making Your Own Will

In a world where Artificial Intelligence, "DIY" will-kits, and general access to the Internet is at the tips of almost everyone in Canada's fingers...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

"Until Death Do Us Part": Am I Responsible For My Partner's Tax Bill?

Imagine learning, after your spouse's passing, that the Canada Revenue Agency is coming after you, for your spouse's tax debt. "Until death do us part" ...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Congratulations, You're An Estate Trustee: Obtaining Asset Values From Financial Institutions

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

From Farm To Court: Estate Litigation And The Family Farm

SL

Siskinds LLP

Legally Declaring A Missing Person Dead For The Purpose Of Administering The Estate

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Check Your Wills For Errors

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Is It Possible To Have More Than One Spouse?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

From Duty To Liability: The Evolution Of Trustee Responsibility In Ontario Courts

LL

Lerners LLP

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Latest Videos

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Why You Should Have A Will: Three Reasons To Plan Ahead (Video)

PM

Parlee McLaws

Cautionary Tales In Estate Litigation In BC: What Every Family Should Know Before It's Too Late (Video)

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FH&P Lawyers

BTC Series: Can I Draft My Own Agreement? (Video)

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

How To Create A Strong Estate Plan (Video)

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Elder Financial Abuse Involving Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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