One in five Canadians will experience a mental health problem or illness in any given year. Roughly eight percent of adults will have major depression at some point in their lives, and anxiety disorders affect around five percent of the household population.
I have a mental illness. Will this impact my custody or access claim?
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March 22, 2019
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Welcome, Ira Marcovitch and Emma Costain!
Blog Post
August 20, 2018
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The Family Law Practice Group at Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP is pleased to announce two new members of the team, associate lawyers Ira Marcovitch and Emma Costain.
Bill C-78 – Modernizing Family Law in Canada
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May 25, 2018
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What is Bill C-78 and how does it update divorce law in Canada? Our latest Family Law blog post looks at the introduction of this bill, and what changes it proposes to family law legislation.
Silver Linings – Deducting Legal Fees on Your Tax Return
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April 11, 2018
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Are my legal fees eligible for a tax deduction? In our latest Family Law blog post, Jenna Preston looks at the tax options for support recipients and for support payors.
Changes in 2017 That May Impact Your Family – Part 5: Grandparents in access and custody disputes
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March 6, 2018
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In the final post in our series for the Family Law blog, Pam MacEachern looks at Bill 34, Children’s Law Reform Amendment Act (Relationship with Grandparents), and recent changes to grandparents’ standing in access and custody disputes.
Changes in 2017 That May Impact Your Family – Part 1: Canada Child Benefit
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February 6, 2018
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The law is evolving all the time, and it can be difficult to keep track of all the changes that will affect your life and that of your family.
Welcome, Jenna Preston!
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December 22, 2017
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The Family Law Practice Group at Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP is pleased to announce new member of the team, associate lawyer Jenna Preston.
Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation: What’s the Difference?
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December 11, 2017
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It is a common misconception that all legal disputes are resolved in the court-room. In fact, only a fraction end up going to litigation; most are resolved through alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or arbitration. It all depends on the complexity of the issue and the parties involved. So what is the difference between mediation, arbitration and litigation?
International child abduction: When custody disputes go beyond Canadian borders
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October 12, 2017
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In this era of international travel, important questions arise for families with children. Namely, what do you do if your former spouse travels internationally with your children, and decides to throw away the return tickets? Statistics show that the idea of “stranger danger” has been overstated in the media, and that children are far more likely to be abducted by one of their parents.
Revenge Porn: The Consequences of Publishing Naked Photos of Your Ex – Part 3
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May 26, 2017
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In parts one and two of this series, we outlined the possible civil and criminal consequence of posting an intimate photo or video of your ex online following a separation, but what about the consequences on your family law proceeding?