May 18, 2018
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First Families First

In Fisher v Fisher, a 2008 Ontario Court of Appeal case, the payor husband remarried and started a new family, arguing that the financial responsibility for his new family made […]
April 25, 2018
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Loco Parentis – What you Need to Know

In the context of Family Law, the term in “loco parentis” translates to “in the place of a parent”. The Courts in Ontario have used this term to determine whether […]
April 1, 2018

Understanding Retroactive Support

Whether you are the payor or recipient of support, it is important to first differentiate between retroactive support and arrears of support. For example, if your spouse is ordered to […]