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| 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 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...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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...
| April 30, 2026
After more than 30 years of practicing law, I have come to understand something that many lawyers, law students, and law firm staff eventually learn the hard way: Stress often... Continue Reading...
| 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...
| April 23, 2026
Whether selecting a lawyer, mediator or realtor, it never pays to be hasty. Let me begin with a confession. Last week, Samantha Graff Benmor and I went for our biannual... Continue Reading...
| April 22, 2026
One of the hardest truths about the legal profession is that the public almost never experiences a lawyer as an abstract, generic professional. In fact, most people have very little... Continue Reading...
| April 21, 2026
Like many honourable lawyers, I believe in honesty, ethics and the principles of civility. I believe lawyers exist to serve and protect families. We are guardians of rights. We ensure... Continue Reading...