Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Access to Your Children Until Right Before the Holidays
Holiday planning should never be left to the last minute. Fixed access schedules, which are commonly used in family law, can be quite contentious and unexpected problems can arise, particularly during holidays, long weekends, birthdays and religious occasions. Special occasions are especially sensitive as parents may not be able to have their children as much […]
The Principle-Residence Exemption
What is the Principle-Residence Exemption? The Principle-Residence Exemption (PRE) has long been used by Canadians to avoid paying tax on capital gains arising from the sale of a primary residence. However, tax changes introduced by the federal government on October 3rd, 2016, may affect not only the foreign investors in the Canadian real estate, but […]
Case Review: The First Family First Principle in Divorce Cases
In the recent Divisional Court decision, Dean v. Dean 2016 ONSC 4298, Justice Hoskins reiterated the first-family-first principle, which stands for the idea that obligation to the first family takes priority, and obligations to a second family must be considered in context. Vesna Dean and James Dean were married for 13 years and separated in […]
What Are the Advantages of Collaborative Divorce in Newmarket?
Collaborative Family Law is an approach where both parties work together through a resolution process along with their legal representatives. This can often be preferable to slugging out all the details of child custody, property division and finances in a courtroom. Here is a List of Reasons Why Collaborative Law in Newmarket Might Be the […]