BY: VALERIE DYE Living in today’s globalized world has given rise to the not uncommon scenario of persons dying and leaving assets in several countries. When...
BY: JAY BRIJPAUL Estate planning is essential and the first place to start is with a will. While the time of death is uncertain, death itself...
BY: FAZAAD BACCHUS 2018 has seen a word that has been hiding for some time. The word is volatility. It is everyone’s nightmare when volatility steps...
BY: VALERIE DYE In family law, the matrimonial home is given special consideration in relation to other matrimonial assets. Firstly, a spouse is not given credit...
BY: VALERIE DYE For the most part, discussions about property division and equalization arise in relation to separation, divorce or death. The Family Law Act outlines...
BY: VALERIE DYE Under the Family Law Act (the Act), where one party owns a home prior to marriage and the home becomes the matrimonial home...
BY VALERIE DYE Family law in Ontario is regulated by the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act. These Acts set out the laws relating to...
BY VALERIE DYE The term ‘Blended Family’ is used to refer to families consisting of married couples and their children from previous relationships. This type of...
