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- Failure to Disclose Pending Investment in Company Sees Separation Agreement Set Aside
Accurate financial disclosure is critical to resolving family law matters, including when spouses negotiate a separation agreement. Failure to provide complete financial disclosure may result in the agreement being set aside. Individuals with business interests also need to provide proper valuations … Read more »
- When Parents Disagree: An Open Mind is Key to a Child’s Best Interests
When deciding decision-making, courts need to find a regime that supports the best interests of the parties’ children. Canadian legislation also endorses a child-centred approach to parenting. Successful parenting after separation requires prioritizing a child’s well-being. Parents must be open-mind … Read more »
- Court Outlines Unfair Forum Shopping as a Defence to the Recognition of a Foreign Divorce
A foreign divorce will be presumptively recognized in Canada if there is a real and substantial connection between parties and the foreign jurisdiction. However, Canadian courts have recognized several exceptions which permit judges to decline to recognize a foreign divorce. Recently, the Ontario C … Read more »
- Appealing the Outcome of an Uncontested Trial May be Difficult if You Were in Breach of Court Orders
Navigating the complex world of family law can feel like walking a tightrope, especially when court orders are involved. But what happens when you miss a step, fail to comply, and face an uncontested trial? Many believe a breach of court orders automatically bars any chance of appeal, leaving them w … Read more »
- Fraudulent Property Transfer an Attempt to Defeat Spouse’s Claim to Division of Pension
Pensions are a significant asset that individuals may accumulate and must be dealt with during a divorce. Generally, the value of a pension accumulated during the marriage must be included in the pension holder’s net family property for equalization purposes. The value of the pension can be divided … Read more »