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Tag Archive: Family Law

FAMILY COURT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO FAIL ONTARIANS

Steve Benmor | May 30, 2026

There are moments in legal practice that leave a lasting impression – not because the law was difficult, or because the facts were complicated, but because the system itself failed... Continue Reading...

A Night to Remember for Family and Estate lawyers : Thank You, Ron Shulman & Team

Steve Benmor | May 27, 2026

Last night, something truly special happened in Toronto. The Toronto Lawyers Association Meetup for Family and Estate lawyers at Earls in the Financial District was masterfully hosted by the remarkable... Continue Reading...

AHLUWALIA: KARAKATSANIS J. WALKS HER OWN PATH

Steve Benmor | 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...

AHLUWALIA: WHAT DID THE 5 OF 9 JUDGES AGREE IS THE BOTTOM LINE ON IPV IN CANADA?

Steve Benmor | 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...

WHAT DO RICO THE PYTHON & FAMILY COURT HAVE IN COMMON

Steve Benmor | 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...

DIVORCE: SOUTH KOREA STYLE

Steve Benmor | May 9, 2026

For decades, the public story of Korean divorces was told through the lens of a young marriage: couples who married when young, discovered incompatibility, and separated before the marriage had truly matured. Now,... Continue Reading...

LOANING MONEY TO YOUR KIDS TO BUY A HOME? READ MASSAAR V. MONECK

Jessica Brant | May 8, 2026

In recent years, many parents have opted to assist their adult children in purchasing a home, often providing loans or guarantees to help bridge the gap in down payments. While... Continue Reading...

WHAT DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS SHOULD (BUT DON’T) KNOW ABOUT PERIMENOPAUSE

Steve Benmor | May 7, 2026

I recently attended an event at the University of Toronto called “Midlife, Myth-Free: Empowering Truths about Menopause & Perimenopause” featuring Dr. Sheila Wijayasingha of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. She... Continue Reading...

ONTARIO BEATS NEW BRUNSWICK WITH LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

Steve Benmor | 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...

ON THE MOVE TO IN-PERSON MOTIONS IN FAMILY COURT, I HAVE BEEN MOVED

Steve Benmor | May 4, 2026

After having read rebuttals from Russell Alexander, Gary Joseph, Roslyn Tsao and Aaron Franks to my article on the recent return to in-person motions in Toronto’s Family Court, “The Zoom... Continue Reading...