WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW?
Collaborative Family Law (CFL) is an exciting development in Family Law that has spread to Ontario via the United States and the Western province. Both clients select collaboratively trained lawyers who blend the communication skills of mediators with the problem-solving skills of lawyers. WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW? Collaborative Family Law is a legal form […]
Secret Recordings in Family Law Matters
Secret recordings in family law. In many family law cases, one party has secretly recorded a conversation between themselves and the other party, or between either of the parties and their children. The question then arises, for whether this evidence is admissible in court. The case law in this area is divided with regards to […]
Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee and Probate Laws
It is always a difficult time when there is a death in the family, and it is helpful to have extra support during these times. At Nussbaum Law PC, our team is experienced and understands the technicalities of the probate process. We can assist you in obtaining a certificate of appointment of an estate trustee […]
Spousal Support Based on Dependency
Section 30 of the Family Law Act RSO 1990 cF3 (FLA) and section 15.2 of the Divorce Act RSC 1985 c3 (DA) outline a spouse’s obligation to provide spousal support. In relationships where the parties are not married to each other but are in “marriage-like relationships,” spousal support may be owed to your partner under […]
Spousal Support and Retirement
Spousal Support and the Payor’s Retirement – Does spousal support end at retirement? Many payors of spousal support seek answers to a common question: does spousal support end at retirement? The answer to this question will depend on the circumstances of each case. A variety of factors play a role in determining if spousal support […]
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is the resolution of disputes by methods other than traditional litigation. In other words, it is an informal, “out of court” procedure to settle a disagreement between parties either by way of negotiation, mediation or collaborative law. Which resolution method is most appropriate for the parties depends on the complexity of […]
