Criminal Law Choose the Higher Ground coachgrant, November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 There are two ways to resolve the disputes that arise when couples separate. The first, and by far the better way, is by way of a separation agreement. Once signed, the agreement is a binding contract on both parties. Of course, getting to an agreement means that both parties must…
domestic violence Relationship Red Flags admin, September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Warning signs that a new romantic partner may have abusive or violent tendencies We know that, in North America, the divorce rate is approximately 50%. Sadly, many relationships do not survive due to verbal, emotional, financial and physical and sexual abuse. Is there a way to avoid entering into a…
separation & divorce Divorce | Navigating the Emotions admin, March 30, 2025April 26, 2025 Divorce can be an incredibly emotional and challenging experience. Navigating these feelings effectively is crucial for your well-being and will help you successfully confront the legal issues that will, inevitably, arise. Here are some common emotions you might encounter and tips on how to manage them: Common Emotions Tips for…
Spousal Support Spousal Support admin, March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial obligation that one spouse may be required to pay to the other following a separation or divorce. It is intended to provide financial assistance to the lower-earning or non-working spouse to help maintain, as far as possible, a similar standard of…
Custody & Access Shared Parenting | The Challenges admin, March 8, 2025 Shared parenting can be fantastic for kids, but it definitely comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some common ones: Grant Edward Rayner
Unjust Enrichment Unjust Enrichment in Canada coachgrant, October 10, 2024 Leading Case on Unjust Enrichment in Ontario: Pacific National Investments Ltd. v. Victoria (City) Introduction Unjust enrichment is a significant area of law that addresses situations where one party benefits at the expense of another in the absence of a legal justification. In Ontario, the core principles of unjust enrichment…
shared custody Shared Custody admin, June 20, 2024February 15, 2025 This is a recent case where the parties had shared custody of one child under a parenting order. The child was starting school and the father proposed that the child attend school in Sudbury. He moved to change the original parenting order. Daigle v. Gardner 2023 ONCJ 598 Ontario Court…
domestic violence A Sample Domestic Violence Safety Plan admin, April 28, 2024March 29, 2025 Understanding the Necessity of a Domestic Violence Safety Plan Defining domestic violence and its impact on individuals and families Are you a victim of domestic violence or suspect that your partner may be capable of acting out in a violent way? If you are in a high-conflict situation, or if…
Criminal Law Magna Carta | Still Relevant? admin, April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 In today’s political/legal environment, is it the case that we have drifted, perhaps significantly, perhaps irretrievably, from the principles that emerged from the social/political/legal dynamics at play in England in 1215 and ultimately manifested in the Great Charter? I was inspired to write on this subject in response to a…
estate planning Updating Your Estate Plan After Major Life Changes admin, April 24, 2024March 8, 2025 Recognizing Life’s Milestones: When to Update Your Estate Plan Understanding the significance of major life events in estate planning Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial planning that involves making decisions about how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. Major life events such as marriage, divorce,…