Clerical error or an appeal on the merits? How far can we stretch the idea of an “accidental slip” or a clerical error? That was the...

Douglas v. Faucher , 2025 ONCA 293 Court of Appeal for Ontario – Gillese, Gomery, and Pomerance JJ.A. Appeal from:  2023 ONSC 5026,...

A .A. v. Z.S.M. , 2025 ONCA 283 The child remains in Ontario awaiting a new hearing in the Superior Court of Justice In a powerful...

CASE SUMMARY – Wade v. Avery , 2025 ONCA 275 Refusing to participate in court proceedings may bring serious consequences What is a...

Ten years of a child's growth may constitute a material change in circumstances. Summary and Legal Analysis: Family Law Appeal Involving...

Every so often a decision is made in Tax Court that benefits the payor of support in Family Court. In James v The Queen , 2013 TCC 164 ,...

It was a cold January morning when Alex, a newly separated parent, came into his accountant's office. Alex had just finalized a...

When navigating the complexities of family law, one common question arises: can legal fees paid in connection with a divorce be deducted...

The presumption of resulting trust often can be applied or disputed in cases of ownership of property where title is held in one party’s...

Understanding whether a spouse is entitled to spousal support is the critical first step.

Adoption transforms lives, weaving together families and building new futures. In Ontario, the laws governing adoption have evolved...

Family Law Office of Isaac Paonessa wins award for being one of the best of London.

New BC Law Changes How Pets Are Divided Up in Divorce & Family Law Cases Yesterday I had the pleasure of accepting Kristy Cameron's...

Choosing the right divorce & family lawyer involves candid conversation about the estimated costs of pursuing and protecting your interest

Claims for alimony or spousal support are not the subject of limitations periods of other types of claims.

One family court trial was over a boxer.

Past uses of judicial dispute resolution have found that it is helpful in certain family law cases and a specific process has developed.

Dogs, cats, and other pets are frequently part of a divorce or family law dispute requiring good advice from a divorce lawyer.

JDR is an alternate path of dispute resolution that has been successful for certain types of cases that do not involve property.

The Difference between “Retroactive” and “Arrears” Decisions about child support or spousal support (alimony) are usually forward...