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Shankar Law Office

Jun 9, 202113 min read

The Law Related to Separation Date

McBennett v Danish 2021 onsc 3610 Madam Justice Chappell beautifully summarizes the law related to separation date. Often I've couples...

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Shankar Law Office

Mar 24, 20214 min read

Amended Children’s Law Reform Act - 1

There is a new sheriff in town! Actually, there is a new sheriff in the form of the re-worded and amended and updated Children’s Law...

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Shankar Law Office

Feb 20, 20213 min read

When are Unreasonable Behaviours Fit Case for Increased Costs?

Sometimes, in family cases, bad faith and unreasonable behaviour are indicia for increased costs. What exactly do we mean by “bad faith...

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Shankar Law Office

Dec 30, 20202 min read

Contempt Principles in Family Litigation and Order to Remove Negative Internet Postings

Often times, once a relationship goes downhill, one of the parties may react negatively and post numerous negative postings on the...

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Shankar Law Office

Oct 28, 20203 min read

Setting aside a default judgement

In Eddy v. Erb, 2020 ONCJ 383, Justice Schwarzl went into this issue and gave the tests for setting aside a default.

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Shankar Law Office

Oct 7, 20202 min read

Partition Orders

If there is a dispute regarding a matrimonial home, and parties are unable to agree to its disposition, the Court may well order a sale

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