Deciding to leave the matrimonial home is an impactful decision that ought to be discussed with your lawyer

Case: Riley v. Riley, 2026 ONCA 328 Court: Court of Appeal for Ontario Judges: Miller, Zarnett and Monahan JJ.A. Appeal from: Justice Pamela L. Hebner, Superior Court of Justice, 2025 ONSC 2363 Family law cases involving property or support all depend on financial disclosure. Without it, a court cannot fairly determine the issues. Without it, parties can't know whether an offer to settle is fair or how to counteroffer. In Riley v. Riley, 2026 ONCA 328 [Riley], the Ontario Cou

Case: Tremblay-Chartier v. Blanchette, 2025 ONSC 6273 (Div Crt) Court: Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court Presiding Judges: Backhouse, Lococo and Shore JJ. Released: November 13, 2025 A parenting schedule for an infant will be different than one for a toddler, and so on, according to the AFCC-O Parenting Guide. When Equal Parenting Time Comes Too Soon - Check AFCC-O Guide Few decisions in family law feel as consequential as a sudden change to a young child’s

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.