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| September 18, 2026
Suddenly, the concept of coercive control is reshaping Canadian family law. Coercive control is beginning to influence how courts approach financial claims, property disputes, settlement negotiations, and even the procedural... Continue Reading...
| September 17, 2026
Restraining orders are a crucial legal mechanism under Ontario’s Family Law Act for protecting individuals who have reasonable grounds to fear for their safety or the safety of their children.... Continue Reading...
| July 31, 2026
In the two months since the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, recognizing a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV) rooted... Continue Reading...
| June 5, 2026
In one of the most closely watched family law decisions in recent Canadian legal history, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a fractured ruling in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, a case... Continue Reading...
| May 26, 2026
In the landmark SCC decision in Ahluwalia, 9 judges could not agree. While 5 formed the majority and 3 dissented, Justice Karakatsanis charts her own independent course – agreeing with... Continue Reading...
| May 22, 2026
Below I answer these 8 questions: 1. What is the new law 2. What must a victim prove 3. How can a victim prove her injuries 4. How will judges... Continue Reading...
| May 12, 2026
Family court cases are quite varied. Some involve straight couples. Some same-sex. Some married. Some common law. Some no children. Some blended families. Some complex or foreign assets. More recently,... Continue Reading...
| May 6, 2026
In Ontario, there is no limitation period for a civil proceeding based on an assault where, at the time of the assault, either the parties had an intimate relationship or... Continue Reading...
| October 17, 2025
When we think about abuse in relationships, our minds often go straight to the physical or emotional. But there’s another form—quieter, harder to see—that can be just as damaging: financial... Continue Reading...