Every so often a decision is made in Tax Court that benefits the payor of support in Family Court. In James v The Queen , 2013 TCC 164 ,...

It was a cold January morning when Alex, a newly separated parent, came into his accountant's office. Alex had just finalized a...

When navigating the complexities of family law, one common question arises: can legal fees paid in connection with a divorce be deducted...

The presumption of resulting trust often can be applied or disputed in cases of ownership of property where title is held in one party’s...

Understanding whether a spouse is entitled to spousal support is the critical first step.

Adoption transforms lives, weaving together families and building new futures. In Ontario, the laws governing adoption have evolved...

Family Law Office of Isaac Paonessa wins award for being one of the best of London.

New BC Law Changes How Pets Are Divided Up in Divorce & Family Law Cases Yesterday I had the pleasure of accepting Kristy Cameron's...

Choosing the right divorce & family lawyer involves candid conversation about the estimated costs of pursuing and protecting your interest

Claims for alimony or spousal support are not the subject of limitations periods of other types of claims.

One family court trial was over a boxer.

Past uses of judicial dispute resolution have found that it is helpful in certain family law cases and a specific process has developed.

Dogs, cats, and other pets are frequently part of a divorce or family law dispute requiring good advice from a divorce lawyer.

JDR is an alternate path of dispute resolution that has been successful for certain types of cases that do not involve property.

The Difference between “Retroactive” and “Arrears” Decisions about child support or spousal support (alimony) are usually forward...

Choose the Right Lawyer for You A time may come when you will need or should consult with a family law / divorce lawyer. It could be as...

A motion is a litigation tool that helps you manage the court process by allowing you to potentially get a result before a trial. The...

In previous articles, I wrote about what you could expect at early stages of the family law court process. The procedure is that after a...

Case conferences are usually the first major appearance in a divorce or family law court proceeding.

In a previous post I wrote about a motion to change. A person would start a court proceeding with a motion to change when they already...