Family Law Now

1. The Arrival of the toothbrush 2. Definition of Spouse 3. The Main Similarities to Marriage 4. How Common Law Couples are Different than Married Couples 5. Child Support 6. Spousal Support 7. Property 8. Joint Family Venture 9. Parenting Rights & Responsibilities 10. When Common Law Couples Separate 11. Limitation Periods for Common Law Partners

Russell Alexander and Michelle Mulchan discuss the unique nuances of divorce during a pandemic including the following topics: - What's New in Family Court - What Hasn't Changed - DIY Divorce - Top 4 Cases You Should Know About - What to Expect Going Forward - Q&A

Family law firm owners recap and reflect on their decisions over the past fourteen months surrounding physical office locations, working remote, onboarding new team members, team building and more. Russell Alexander, Brian Galbraith, Rich Harris, and Brian Walters discuss how they are managing differently today vs. pre-pandemic, what is working and what isn’t. They talk about strategies to improve the health & wellness of both clients and staff. For insightful predictions from business owners and industry leaders of the future, tune in to Family Law Now 🎙

Russell Alexander, Nafisa Nazarali, Jason Isenberg, and Margie Primero-Pimentel wrap up the Divorce Act Changes series with this final episode. These Ontario Divorce Lawyers concur that the new legislation is very welcome (though long overdue) and sends the right message. The conscious changes in language and terminology help to reflect truer definitions. Again, we're seeing a focus on the best interests of the child and cases of family violence. The new legislation provides more clarity in the grey areas of family law, which may lead to less time spent in litigation and more time focusing on family.

This episode is a continuation of the discussion on the changes to the Divorce Act pertaining to relocation. Canadian Divorce Lawyers continue to compare their interpretation of the legislation, and predict future outcomes using hypothetical cases. Tune in to learn how reasons for relocation, parenting time, compliance with existing court orders and other elements may play a factor in decisions moving forward.

Divorce Act Changes – Part 3A: Mobility and Jurisdiction by Family Law Now

Episode 43 Changes to the Divorce Act were implemented on March 1, 2021. We’ve broken down the federal legislation into a six part series due to the quantity of important changes implemented. We hope to provide helpful dialogue for parties involved in family law matters and professionals in the family justice system to understand the changes. Part 2B: Best Interests of the Child (cont’d) In this episode, Ontario family lawyers continue to discuss new sections added to the Divorce Act, focusing primarily on family violence. This new legislation encompasses aspects of family law matters that were often already taken into consideration by lawyers and the court. That is not to say the changes are not long overdue. The court is now required to examine several factors to make the best decision for the victim and perpetrator, that is ultimately in the best interests of the child.

Changes to the Divorce Act were implemented on March 1, 2021. We've broken down the federal legislation into a six part series due to the quantity of important changes implemented. We hope to provide helpful dialogue for parties involved in family law matters and professionals in the family justice system to understand the changes. Part 2A: Best Interests of the Child In this episode, Russell Alexander is joined by associate family lawyers Margie Primero-Pimentel, Michelle Mulchan, and Alex De Melo to review and reflect on the new legislation regarding best interests of the child. They each bring unique perspective to the conversation with stories about their own clients, concerns about logistics, and potential for future outcomes.

Episode 41 Changes to the Divorce Act were implemented on March 1, 2021. We've broken down the federal legislation into a six part series due to the quantity of important changes implemented. We hope to provide helpful dialogue for parties involved in family law matters and professionals in the family justice system to understand the changes. Part 1: Objectives & New Duties Russell Alexander is joined by Associate Family Lawyers Rick Peticca, and Michelle Mulchan to discuss the recent changes to the Divorce Act including duties of the court, legal advisers, and parties to a proceeding. Lawyers analyze the terminology used in the new legislation to predict the pathway towards future changes.

Should the court allow an Ontario-based mother to remain with her three teenaged children in another province – in breach of her custody agreement with the father – mainly to give them a respite from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? Russell Alexander is joined by family lawyers Lori Dubin, Brittany Whalen, and Rick Peticca to cover this court case and reflect on the decision.