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| April 17, 2026
There are evenings in a professional life that you remember – not because of the food or the venue or the formality of the occasion – but because something was... Continue Reading...
| April 16, 2026
For anyone unfamiliar with the acronym, “UFC” in Toronto’s family law world should be aware of the need for a Unified Family Court, not Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although given the... Continue Reading...
| April 15, 2026
Despite the ground-breaking case of Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2023 ONCA 476, headed for re-consideration by the Supreme Court of Canada, victims of family violence are still collecting compensation for the... Continue Reading...
| April 13, 2026
In Tremblay-Chartier v. Blanchette, 2025 ONSC 6273, a 3 judge panel of the Ontario Divisional Court comprised of Justices Backhouse, Lococo and Shore considered an appeal by a mother granting... Continue Reading...
| April 2, 2026
Accepting a new client is a major decision. We lawyers owe a host of duties to a client. In a legal proceeding, a lawyer cannot simply terminate their representation. They... Continue Reading...
| March 27, 2026
Family court judges are becoming increasingly frustrated with parents who bring minor grievances to court, particularly when these disputes focus on personal animosities or historical issues between parents, rather than... Continue Reading...
| March 23, 2026
It was a busy week at BFLG. This week, I concluded a two-week trial. For those who know me well, this was not just any trial — it was my... Continue Reading...
| March 18, 2026
Divorce mediation is a delicate and often emotionally charged process. Mediators play a pivotal role in helping spouses navigate the complexities of separation, conflict and settlement. For mediators to be... Continue Reading...
| March 16, 2026
There is a particular kind of suffering that receives almost no attention in the coverage of armed conflict: the disintegration of the marriage. When a country is at war, suffering... Continue Reading...
| March 13, 2026
When a divorce settlement feels unjust or unsatisfactory, it’s natural to want to seek remedies. Sometimes, those feelings may even extend toward your ex-spouse’s lawyer. However, the question arises: Can... Continue Reading...