Canada: Family Law

When a shareholder of a private corporation dies, investment advisers are often among the first professionals families turn to. Understanding the key concepts of dealing with an estate which owns...

When a loved one lives with a disability, estate planning involves much more than dividing assets. It focuses on ensuring long‑term financial security while preserving access to crucial government benefits.

Lorsqu'un proche vit avec un handicap, la planification successorale est loin de se limiter au partage des actifs. Elle consiste à assurer la sécurité financière à long terme de cette personne tout en protégeant...

Some cases wrap up quickly. We filed your application, and the other side backed down — they were bluffing.

I have personally observed the conflict between couples separating to be worse than ever. When everyone is so dependent on technology, it is all too easy to cause harm to a former spouse by texting damaging and accusatory words in the heat of the moment.

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Metske v. Metske[1] provides useful guidance for those involved in succession planning for family businesses. As the Court said at the opening of the decision:

Congratulations—you've started the year by accomplishing an important goal: you've signed your Will! You feel good knowing you've chosen a trusted executor, protected your hard-earned assets for your children, and provided for the people you care about most.

Child support remains one of the most searched and misunderstood topics in family law in 2025. As families continue to evolve, so do the questions surrounding child support.

BM argued that at age 12 there is a presumption for a VOC report, referencing statutory rights under the Children and Family Services Act and section 18(6)(f) of the Parenting and Support Act.