Barrie Hayes, Partner
In many marriages the matrimonial home is the most significant family asset owned by the spouses. The Family Law Act (“FLA”), in dealing with equalization of net family property on separation, provides special treatment of the matrimonial home.
Whereas generally a spouse may deduct from his or her net family property
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
A recent, highly publicized, spousal support decision sheds light on how the “other half” live (and how they end up paying their support).
Michael McCain, one of the children of Wallace McCain (a wealthy businessman in the food industry) and his wife of 30
Thomas Dart, Partner, Family Law.
There are, sadly, similarities between the NHL lockout and warring spouses. Here are a few:
Catherine Hyde – Paralegal, Family Law Clerk
This picture brings an immediate smile to my face. It is clear that both mother and daughter are enjoying the moment. No fancy games or resorts just a moment together. Spending time with your children is the best present you can give to your children. The day may
Lori L. Aylwin – Associate, Family Law.
When a separation occurs and there is a Family Business, the separation can have a significant impact on the health and ultimate future of that business. Often a non-owner spouse may have misconceptions about the value of a business, particularly where the business does not have significant hard
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
A divorce ends a marriage but when children are involved parents still have to remain in communication with each other. You can divorce your spouse, but you can’t be divorced from your kids’ other parent.
However, the reality is that often the last person
Catherine Hyde- Paralegal
Our group blog is entitled “Matrimonial Matters”. It consists of articles that provide helpful hints on separation and divorce. What if we read the title in a different way – what if instead we look at “marriage matters” and using the term marriage loosely to include common law relationships. Therefore, relationships with
Barrie Hayes, Partner
The differing approaches to the calculation of spousal support under the spousal support advisory guidelines.
The spousal support advisory guidelines contain formulaic calculations to assist in the calculation of both quantum (amount) and duration of spousal support.
The guidelines contain markedly different formulaic calculations when addressing spousal support calculation where there
Thomas Dart, Partner, Family Law.
Lawyers who are also mediators are almost schizophrenic. As advocates, they have to pretend that they are, in effect, at war with the other side, a war which must be conducted with “civility”, but war nonetheless. As mediators, they have to find peace. So should family law be conducted
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
In my 30 years of practicing law I have never been asked by a client “So, what should I do with my wedding ring now that my marriage is over?” or “When is it appropriate to stop wearing my wedding ring?”. I have been