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Grandparent Contact Application child support, Family Law, collaborative negotiation, collaborative divorce, Parenting, Alin Mayer, Katelynn Schoop, Alison Dennis, Separation Agreement & Sharyn LangdonThe case of Kirshenblatt v. Kirshenblatt, 2024 ONSC 2896 considers contact between paternal grandparents and their two grandchildren, E., 13.5 […]
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Litigants Beware – The Standard Limitation Period Applies to Constructive Trust Claims Against Estates Lisbeth Hollaman, Deborah Jorgensen, Estates Law, capacity law, wills, Will and Trust Interpretations, Estate Trustees, Estate Litigation & Areta LloydAdherence to timelines is essential for any litigation; failure to bring a claim within the permitted period is grounds for […]
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Parenting order for adults who have disabilities but are presumed capable Alison Dennis, Sharyn Langdon, child support, collaborative negotiation, divorce, Parenting, Alin Mayer & Katelynn SchoopThe Court of Appeal recently considered the autonomy of adults living with disabilities who remain under parental charge in the […]
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Failure to Engage and a “Scorched Earth” Approach Leads to Near-Full Indemnity Costs Estate Administration, Will and Trust Interpretations, Estate Trustees, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman, Deborah Jorgensen, Estates Law, capacity law & willsDrennan v. Drennan, 2024 ONSC 3905, is an instance of a rare and significant costs award that almost entirely compensated […]
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How Disability and Double Dipping Affect Lump Sum Spousal Support collaborative divorce, Toronto's Top Family Law & Divorce Lawyers, Alin Mayer, Katelynn Schoop, Alison Dennis, Separation Agreement, Sharyn Langdon, child support, Family Law, collaborative negotiation & divorceIn Charlton v. Coburn, 2024 ONSC 3602, the Applicant sought to terminate his obligation to pay spousal support to the […]
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Have you considered what will happen when you pass away if you own a furry companion? estate planning, Estate Administration, Will and Trust Interpretations, Child Support From An Estate, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman, Deborah Jorgensen, Estate Law, capacity law & power of attorneyMany people do not turn their minds to the fact that pets are legally considered property, and in a last […]