Dealing with family law issues outside of the courts
BY: VALERIE DYE Family law in Ontario is regulated by the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act. These Acts
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Four important things to know about the matrimonial home
BY: VALERIE DYE In family law, the matrimonial home is given special consideration in relation to other matrimonial assets. Firstly,
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Securing Rights Through Cohabitation Agreements
BY VALERIE DYE Part IV of the Family Law Act sets out provisions to allow persons to enter into agreements
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Protection of Spousal Rights to the Matrimonial Home
BY VALERIE DYE It is fairly well known that property owned by two persons as joint tenants (or jointly) attract
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Administering the Estate of a Deceased Spouse-Avoiding Liability
BY VALERIE DYE It is known that an Estate Trustee becomes liable for the debts of the deceased if the
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Dealing with Family Law issues outside the Courts
BY VALERIE DYE Family law in Ontario is regulated by the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act. These Acts
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Testamentary Freedom-What are the limits?
BY VALERIE DYE Testamentary Freedom refers to the principle that a testator is free to make a will and leave
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Remedies for Victims of Domestic Abuse
BY VALERIE DYE Domestic abuse is very common in Canada among married and common law couples. Spouses are not the
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Changing an Order or Agreement for Child or Spousal Support
BY VALERIE DYE Bearing in mind that orders for the payment of child support and spousal support are based on
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