Court of Appeal Demonstrates a Circumstance Where an Verbal Contract can Trump a Will
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision is an example of the difficulties of sibling rivalry in estate litigation. The Mountain case involved a dispute between the son (Gary) and daughter (Louanne) of the late Jack and Helen Mountain. During his life, Jack and his wife Helen owned and operated a dairy farm that had […]
Recent Divorce Information Trends
You may be one of many people out there who is considering separating from their spouse or partner. If you are, you should consider working with an Ontario divorce attorney. A divorce lawyer can provide you with the guidance that you will need to get through your separation. There are also quite a few divorce […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer in Ontario for You
In Canada, over one third of all family law cases are divorce cases. The proportion of married couples has been steadily decreasing over the last two centuries, while common law unions are on the rise. According to Statistics Canada, in 2008 there were over 70,000 divorces in Canada; which is 5% more than in 2002. […]
How to Understand Your Rights and Obligations for a Legal Separation
The dissolution of a marriage or the ending of a partnership is often marked by emotional stress and worry. A myriad of decisions need to be made regarding finances, living arrangements, custody (if children are involved), lawyers and divorce or separation proceedings – all while both parties try to remain emotionally intact. Separation and divorce […]