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Relocation:

Should We Stay or Should We Go? This article aims to clarify the relocation process and outlines considerations parents must take into account before taking steps to move with a chil...
Jan 2025
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Navigating the Intersection of Rights Arising under the Family Law Act and the Succession Law Reform Act

This article raises two critical issues that intersect with family law and wills and estates law and they are how the Succession Law Reform Act now tr...
Jan 2025
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Supreme Court of Canada to Rule on the Novel Family Law Tort of Family Violence

In 2022, Justice Renu Mandhane in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303, created the common law tort of family violence, however, on appeal, the Onta...
Jan 2025
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Too Late to Back Out:

The Costly Consequence of Missing Condo Rescission Deadlines This article discusses the case of Trivedi v. 2607305 Ontario Inc., 2025 ONSC 72. Here, the applicant entered into an agreement to purchase a penthous...
Jan 2025
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Navigating Grandparent Contact

This article examines the issue of grandparent/grandchild contact in Ontario. Grandparents have the right to apply for contact orders in Ontario court...
Jan 2025
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Year-End Housekeeping for Ontario Private Companies

As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, private companies in Ontario must prepare for the end of their financial, or fiscal, year. While filing co...
Dec 2024
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Bah humbug or “Who gets little Kelly for Christmas?”

During the holiday season, separated couples often face disagreements over which parent will spend time with their children. Many separation agreement...
Dec 2024
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Buying a Tenanted Property in Ontario

Buying real estate with existing tenants presents a unique set of challenges and considerations for prospective buyers in Ontario. This article explor...
Dec 2024
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Section 7 Expenses vs Child Support – what’s the difference?

A common misconception among family law clients is that any and all special expenses incurred by a child are included within the basic child support p...
Dec 2024
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Tax Implications for Estates in Ontario

There are a couple of different taxes than an estate can owe when someone dies. This article provides a brief overview of these taxes. For any furthe...
Nov 2024
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The Dissolution of an Ontario Business Corporation

Authorization Requirements An overview of authorization requirements for the dissolution of an Ontario business corporation.
Nov 2024
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New Short-Term Rental Bylaw for Muskoka Properties Effective Jan 1, 2025

A Comprehensive Overview Muskoka, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil lakes, has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking a serene getaway. Howeve...
Nov 2024
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Calculating Damages for a Failed Real Estate Transaction

In Preiano v. Cirillo (2024 ONCA 206), the Ontario Court of Appeal examined how damages should be calculated in a failed real estate deal. The dispute...
Nov 2024
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Removal of Estate Trustees in Ontario

Removing an estate trustee in Ontario is a complex and challenging process, where Courts generally respect the testator's choice of trustee and are re...
Nov 2024
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Landlord-Tenant: Cash for Keys Agreement

Cash for Keys is a voluntary agreement between landlords and tenants in Ontario, offering a financial incentive for tenants to vacate a property early...
Nov 2024
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Court Upholds Validity of Wills Despite Claims of Undue Influence

In the case Shapiro v. Shapiro, the Ontario Superior Court upheld a woman’s dual wills despite claims of undue influence from her husband and daughter...
Oct 2024
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Justin Heimpel's Client Achieves Success in Ontario Superior Court

Justin Heimpel recently achieved a major win in a contract dispute over the sale of Beach Park, a $7.45 million campground. The court ruled that adjus...
Oct 2024
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Defining Access Rights in Landlocked Properties

Understanding Right of Way and Insights from Kranenburg v. Grice This article explores the legal complexities of right of way, particularly in landlocked properties, exemplified by the case of Kranenburg v. Grice. R...
Oct 2024
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Interim Variation of Final Support Orders

When a person is ordered to pay support under a final support order, and they fail to pay the support being enforced, arrears will accumulate and the ...
Oct 2024
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Terminated Condo Projects and Bankruptcy in Ontario Land Development

What Happens to Purchaser Deposits in the Face of a Cancelled Condo Project? This article explores the challenges faced by purchasers when condo projects in Ontario are terminated during receivership, focusing on the uncertaint...
Oct 2024
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Collaborative Process: Marriage Contract

Using Collaborative Process to prepare a marriage contract that will be a strong and durable agreement
Oct 2024
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Potential Remedies Available to Franchisees in the Event their Franchisor is in breach of its Disclosure Obligations Pursuant to the Arthur Wishart Act

This article outlines potential remedies available to franchisees when their franchisor breaches its disclosure obligations. It considers the timelin...
Sep 2024
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New Developments on CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance and 30 Year Amortization Mortgage

As of September 16, 2024, the Liberal government has announced new developments: 1. 30-Year amortization period now be available to all first-time hom...
Sep 2024
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Separated Spouses and Inheritance Rights

Certain amendments to Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act  (SLRA) came into force January 1, 2022, which can remove the inheritance entitle...
Sep 2024
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