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Learn More About the Principle Residence Exemption from Epstein & Associates

The Principle-Residence Exemption

Paying Debts, Estate Accounting & Executor Accountability

It is a common law rule in Ontario that an estate trustee has a year following the date of death to finalize an estate. During…

Is there any advantage in filing first in a divorce?

Is there any Advantage to Filing for Divorce First?

In many divorce cases, it is clear to both parties what is coming. Sometimes, however, it blindsides a party and leaves the other side unprepared.…

Someone I Know is Getting a Divorce – How can I Help?

You’ve just found out that a close friend or family member is getting a divorce. Naturally, you want to help out any way you can…

Should I get a Male or a Female Lawyer?

Should I get a Male or a Female Lawyer?

Divorce is inevitable. What advice should I get from my divorce lawyer?

Divorce is Inevitable. What should I do?

A man looking at a house, wondering about who will get it after his divorce

If I Get a Divorce, Who Gets the House?

The home is often the largest asset that needs to be divided up after the breakdown of a relationship. Because of this, there is quite…

How social media could affect you in a divorce

How Social Media Could Affect Your Divorce

Domestic Contract may still be Valid without being witnessed

In Gallacher v. Friesen, the parties cohabited in 2007 and until November 20, 2012. The parties have one child together. In 2008, the Respondent mother…

New Barrie Family Lawyer