Family
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January 28, 2026
Court ignores Arbitration Act Regulation, endorses process with unenforceable outcome
A Superior Court decision has struck a blow to the effectiveness of family arbitration in Ontario by endorsing an arbitral process that failed to comply with mandatory regulatory requirements, resulting in an award that is unenforceable.
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January 28, 2026
Reasons to decriminalize sex work
It is not a secret that I live in Toronto. I did not move to Toronto for leisure or lifestyle reasons. I moved because remaining where I was had become unsafe.
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January 28, 2026
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT - Child support - Calculation or attribution of income - Retroactive awards
Appeal by respondent and cross-appeal by petitioner of trial judge’s variation of the child support order. The parties were married for nine years and separated in 2008. A final order set child support based on the respondent’s imputed income of $40,000 without requiring life insurance to secure his obligation.
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January 26, 2026
CBSA announces 2025 achievements in border security, public safety
As Jan. 26 marks International Customs Day, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is highlighting the work it did in 2025 to match this year’s theme of “Customs Protecting Society Through Vigilance and Commitment.”
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January 26, 2026
B.C. appoints 3 provincial court judges
The British Columbia government has appointed Micah Rankin, Charles Hutchinson and Jodi Michaels as judges of the Provincial Court of B.C., according to the province.
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January 26, 2026
The blame hierarchy in family law revisited
My loyal readers will recall that I practise family law under the belief that there is a hierarchy of blame that exists in almost all high-conflict family disputes. To repeat, the client begins by blaming the opposite party, thereafter the anger is often directed at opposing counsel followed by the same anger directed at the presiding justice if he/she dares to rule against the client.
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January 26, 2026
CUSTODY, PARENTING, AND ACCESS - Custody and parenting time - Access - Decision-making authority - Primary residence
Appeal by Naim from a parenting, relocation and child support order following a streamlined trial. The parties had two children, an eight-year-old son diagnosed with autism and a seven-year-old daughter.
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January 23, 2026
OBA civil litigation award recipients encourage mentorship in the profession
The importance of mentorship and elevating young lawyers was a focal point of the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Civil Dinner, which celebrates excellence in the bar. Both recipients of the OBA awards emphasized the vital position role models play in the profession.
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January 23, 2026
Can all estate administrators access legal advice given the estate?
Estate administration is not always a linear process. In many cases, particularly where the estate is subject to litigation, the original administrator may be replaced before the administration is complete. Courts often appoint litigation administrators or estate trustees during litigation to step into the role temporarily, managing the estate until the litigation is resolved.
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January 22, 2026
Lawyers punished for failure to upload to Case Center
For several years now, judges, lawyers and law clerks have been forced to pivot from paper to digital documents. In litigation, Case Center (formerly CaseLines) is the only game in town. If a party or their lawyer wants their case heard, their material must be uploaded to Case Center.