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Ontario Court of Appeal respects parties’ agreement to keep disputes out of court
The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Grosman v. Cookson, 2012 ONCA 551, decided that the fact that a support recipient files a separation agreement with the court for enforcement does not mean that the court can decide whether the amount … Continue reading
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Mandatory mediation or arbitration – When is it not in the best interests of the child?
What happens when parents have joint custody of a young child, and can’t communicate regarding major parenting issues? Often, parties will agree to a dispute resolution process of mediation, followed by arbitration if there is no resolution through mediation. In … Continue reading
Facebook in Family Court
Social networking sites have clearly changed the fabric of family life. This is being reflected more and more in family court. As we frequently tell our children, watch what you post online, it can come back to bite you. Many … Continue reading
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Tagged court, evidence, facebook, litigation, social networking
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The Cost of Being Self-Represented
The number of self-represented litigants in family cases in Ontario is growing. Many people who are not represented by lawyers cite the high costs of having lawyers. However, there are costs to not having lawyers as well. This week, the … Continue reading