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Tag Archive: legal analysis

AHLUWALIA: WHY DID 3 SCC JUDGES DISAGREE?

Steve Benmor | 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...

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...

JOINT TENANCY & TENANTS IN COMMON: A WORKSHOP FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL

Jessica Brant | May 29, 2026

Understanding the distinctions between ‘joint tenancy’ and ‘tenants in common’ is critical in property law, as these forms of ownership carry different rights and consequences. The recent Ontario Court of... 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...

THE PITFALLS OF RELIANCE ON EXPERT OPINIONS IN FAMILY LAW

Jessica Brant | April 24, 2026

In the realm of family law, where expert opinions often wield significant influence, a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal in R v. Hason serves as a stark... Continue Reading...