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Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Randy S. Brant and Samaa Kabbar

Can You Write Your Own Separation Agreement? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

DIY and online separation agreements may seem convenient, but they often fail to meet Ontario’s legal standards and can lead to unfair or unenforceabl...
Jan 28, 2026 | Blog
Jonathan Pettit and Xander Winter

Condo Law at a Crossroads: Which PCO Amendments Survived—and Which Didn’t

The Protecting Condominium Owners Act (PCO) 2015 overhauled Ontario’s Condo Act, but many changes remained unproclaimed. Bill 72, 2025, extends key pr...
Dec 8, 2025 | Case Law Update
Xander Winter and Meghan Praught

The CAT Has Claws: Case Studies on Cost Consequences for Condo Litigants

The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) in Ontario is cracking down on unreasonable or meritless claims, awarding significant costs and imposing proc...
Nov 17, 2025 | Blog
Spencer Walker

Canadian Businesses and Tariffs: Key Contractual Considerations for Cross-Border Trade

Ongoing U.S.–Canada tariffs are affecting cross-border trade and increasing risks for Canadian businesses. Key contract areas to review include pricin...
Nov 12, 2025 | Blog
Samaa Kabbar

Grandparents’ Rights to Contact with Grandchildren in Ontario

In Ontario, grandparents can apply for court-ordered contact with their grandchildren, but it isn’t automatic. Courts balance parents’ rights with the...
Nov 7, 2025 | Blog
Chris Manning

Bruce Trail Conservancy Wins Ontario Land Tribunal Ruling on Parkland Levy in Mono

The Ontario Land Tribunal has ruled in favor of the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC), overturning the Town of Mono’s imposition of a parkland levy condit...
Nov 3, 2025 |
Rachel Smylie

When Do I Stop Paying Child Support?

Child support generally ends when a child turns 18, graduates, and can support themselves, though specific circumstances may require legal guidance.
Oct 29, 2025 | Blog
Nivala Persad-Maharaj and Nora Sleeth

Halloween After Separation: Who Buys the Costumes?

ChatGPT said:Separated parents often ask who pays for children’s Halloween costumes. Usually, the parent caring for the kids on Halloween covers the c...
Oct 29, 2025 | Blog
Matt McMahon

Upcoming Changes to Ontario’s Construction Act: New Holdback, Adjudication, and Lien Rules Explained

Ontario’s Construction Act is set for major updates under Bill 216, introducing new rules for holdback payments, adjudication, and lien rights. These ...
Oct 22, 2025 | Blog
Kaitlyn Armstrong

My partner and I are separating – who gets the dog?

When couples separate, deciding who keeps the family pet can be an emotional and complex issue. In Ontario, pets are legally considered property, but ...
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