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Nova Scotia proposes list of changes to child protection laws
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At this point, I’d settle for either.
27.02.2026 22:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Parents who paid half down payment claimed beneficial interest in son’s home. Trial judge rejected the claim but ONCA allowed appeal. Good review of governing principles on resulting trusts and how to rebut the presumption. Lalli v. Lalli, 2026 ONCA 123 coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...
27.02.2026 21:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Motion to compel opposing counsel to kindly Respond to My Emails.
27.02.2026 19:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
ONSC ordered respondent to pay $160,239.14 after failing to meet financial disclosure obligations. The ruling reviews valuations, debts and prior payments. Costs awarded to applicant. Degagne v. Paquette, 2026 ONSC 1145
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Good case to keep handy - Parenting dispute shows how unilateral school changes can backfire. ONSC ordered a child returned to her original school, stressing stability and best‑interests. Good review of the law requesting to change a child’s school.
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Interesting case - ONSC refused to force police to enforce parenting‑time orders, stressing police discretion and child’s best interests. Court pointed to remedies like contempt or changing primary residence and ordered costs against non‑compliant parent. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
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B.C.’s Court of Appeal clarifies will interpretation, reaffirming the presumption that bequests vest at death—not at distribution—unless clearly stated otherwise. The Court held that all children who survived the testator were entitled to their share.
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Jill Ellen Morris named regional senior justice of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice
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In a Hague Convention child‑abduction case, ONSC refused adjournment sought pending refugee decision, stressing need for swift proceedings under international obligations and SCC precedent. C. v. M., 2026 ONSC 892
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Lawyers take note - New By‑Law 8 reporting rules take effect March 31, 2026.
Requirements expand to include criminal charges, out‑of‑province licences, other regulated‑profession status, discipline matters and all business names used in practice.
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The strongest advocate in any courtroom is the one who actually read the file. Quiet preparation builds the loudest victories. Do the unglamorous work while others perform confidence.
20.02.2026 23:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0ONCJ affirms children deserve meaningful relationships with both parents. Court orders joint decision‑making despite manufactured conflict and admitted false allegations. Good discussion on following AFCC‑O Guidelines and the “Special Considerations” www.canlii.org/en/on/oncj/d...
20.02.2026 13:54 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Excited for the release of Adam Dodek’s Constitutional Challengers: The Heroes, Villains, and Crusaders Behind Canada’s Biggest Cases. Eager to explore this important new work and revisit the stories that shaped Canada’s constitutional landscape. www.slaw.ca/2026/02/19/t...
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ChatGPT’s restrictions and the impact of AI LLMs on family law practitioners
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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds denied exclusion of corporate shares from net family property
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Court dismisses a husband’s bid to vary support after repeated non‑compliance with prior orders, including unpaid spousal support and equalization. His civil claim is now consolidated with the family case, and he’s been ordered to post security for costs. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
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Ontario lawyer’s appeal dismissed, leaving in place 6 month committal order. With support arrears at $3.5M and no material change shown, Court lifted stay. Freedman v. FRO (for the Benefit of Rashell Freedman), 2026 ONSC 787
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B.C. court, applying a unique estate‑law provision for the first time, granted a common‑law spouse ownership of the family home he couldn’t afford to buy, while ensuring the children who expected to inherit retain an enforceable interest in the property. www.advisor.ca/industry-new...
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Ontario Court of Appeal denies appeal of father who harassed mother and her lawyer
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Not family law but the Supreme Court of Canada confirms that lawyers facing criminal charges can request an ‘innocence at stake’ exception, allowing limited suspension of solicitor‑client privilege to defend themselves.
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Not family law but ONCA highlights a growing challenge: self‑represented litigants often blend submissions with evidence. Court urges judges to swear them in when this occurs, ensuring factual claims are properly tested & available for review on appeal. www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/d...
07.02.2026 22:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A strong lawyer brings more than legal skill — they bring a network. Good lawyers invest in relationships and can connect clients with the right professionals when it matters. If you’re a client, don’t hesitate to lean on that network.
07.02.2026 19:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In Naim v. Zawawi, ABCA addressed parenting time, relocation and income imputation. Ruling reinforces two points: appellate courts rarely disturb fact‑driven parenting decisions and police enforcement clauses should remain exceptional. www.law360.ca/ca/articles/...
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ONCJ imputed $2.5M in income to a father who refused financial disclosure, finding his non‑participation blameworthy. The court drew adverse inferences, increased support retroactively and prospectively and ordered $387,440 in arrears.
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Alberta seeking greater role in judicial appointments, threatens to withhold funding for judges
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How AI Can (And Can’t) Enhance Practice Efficiency
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Even when the AI doesn’t hallucinate authorities, it almost never maps the analysis to the actual fact pattern — which is the ballgame.
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