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PDF format, sync.com, Zoom, email, screen-sharing, host, co-host, muted, video feed.  These words are now part of the parlance of the new and improved court system…at least in some Ontario…

Unless you have the elixir of immortality in your possession, death will come for you. Death comes for everyone. Bearing this in mind, if you have an estate (properties) and…

I have had several clients ask me if their case is truly “urgent” and if it can be heard by a judge during the COVID-19 crisis. Right now, since Family…

In the Canadian commercial law context, electronic trials (paperless trials), while not the norm, have been embraced by some members of the judiciary as early as 2014.  For example, Justice…

Parenting is difficult. It is more difficult after separation. Now the Covid-19 pandemic is making it even more difficult. How do you respect the need for physical distancing and still…

With Covid-19 our family courts have virtually ground to a halt. Yet, Skype has been readily available for many years and Zoom meetings are now routinely being used by members…

These are uncertain times for sure. As parents we are always trying to do what is best for our children. What is best for the children can have two sides.…

The past few weeks have been difficult for everyone and the uncertainty and stress of what is to come may be equally difficult. The impact of COVID-19 is particularly acute…

Co-parenting after a divorce can be tricky at the best of times – and these are not the best of times. Now that Ontario schools have closed and many families…

Divorces are nearly always a high-stress situation, and the current COVID-19 outbreak is adding an unprecedented complication to the process. Currently, the Superior Court of Ontario is closed and judges…

Sometimes, we see situations where our client is involved in a criminal court case as well as their family law case. While this can certainly complicate matters, the criminal charges…

Figuring out child support can be a very contentious aspect of divorce proceedings, and unfortunately it’s an issue that may need to be re-negotiated later on. Because of the way…