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Sperm donor or father? Questions remain after Ontario enacts Bill 28
By April Cunningham, Associate Editor An ongoing case before the Ontario courts could be one of the first major tests of a new provincial law […]
Marital status should not affect parental obligations: Silbert
By April Cunningham, Associate Editor It’s surprising the issue giving rise to a recent constitutional challenge to align federal and provincial laws on the eligibility […]
Five tips for finding a family lawyer that is the right fit
By Sharon Silbert With hundreds of lawyers serving the residents of Niagara, selecting someone to help you navigate your legal matters can feel like an […]
Steps to Justice website a great resource for family law clients: Silbert
By April Cunningham, Associate Editor A new website the provides people with simple legal information gathered from reputable sources in the Ontario justice sector will […]
Best to avoid overcomplicating tasks early in law career
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff Associates often face a myriad of expectations, responsibilities and challenges in their practices, which may lead some new lawyers to make matters […]
Grandparents’ rights bill likely to have little impact
By April Cunningham, Associate Editor New Ontario legislation that aims to extend rights to grandparents in custody and access cases likely won’t make much difference […]
Gender-neutral terms, posthumous conception covered in new Act
By April Cunningham, Associate Editor The gender-neutral terminology enshrined in the new All Families are Equal Act recognizes the diversity of modern families, says St. Catharines family […]
Make sure marriage contracts reflect reality
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff Couples with cohabitation agreements or marriage contracts should ensure the intent of the contract reflects reality to avoid potentially messy situations in […]
Online support tool best serves primary custody arrangements
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff Ontario’s new online tool that allows families to set up enforceable child support arrangements or update court orders for child support uses modern technology […]
Ontario moving toward greater equality for same-sex parents
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff The Ontario Liberal government’s pledge to give same-sex couples legal status as parents is a recognition that all families deserve equal treatment, […]