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Separation agreements can resolve some of the most significant financial and family issues arising after the end of a relationship. Once signed, however, a party may later argue that the agreement should not be enforced because they did not understand what they were agreeing to. In a recent Ontario … Read more »

Shariff & Associates is honoured to announce that its founding partner, Romaana Shariff, has been named in The Best Lawyers in Canada for 2027 for her dedicated work in Family Law. Recognition Shaped by the Legal Community Best Lawyers® is a distinguished international network of legal professionals … Read more »

Parenting disputes can become significantly more complicated when one parent takes or keeps children outside Canada. The legal issues may extend beyond travel and jurisdiction, particularly where an existing court order requires the children’s return or continued contact with the other parent. In Me … Read more »

A stepparent may play a significant role in a child’s life. They may provide a home, pay household expenses, attend school events, make medical appointments, and offer emotional support. When an adult relationship ends, an important question may arise: Is the stepparent required to continue supporti … Read more »

Family law disputes can become more complex when spouses have ties to multiple countries. Questions may arise about where a divorce should proceed, whether a foreign divorce will be recognized in Ontario, and whether support or property claims remain available after another court has made orders. A … Read more »