Lang-Newlands v. Newlands, 2026 ONCA 530 A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal provides an important warning about the treatment of assets transferred through an estate freeze when …
Keep the House or the Pension Division After 50?
For many couples, the family home is viewed as the most valuable asset accumulated during marriage. However, for those separating later in life, the pension may be worth even more. …
Missing Husband and the Matrimonial Home
Question: A husband abandons his family to go to a different country, leaving them with mountains of debt. The wife is panicking, and wants to sell the house to try …
Matrimonial Home Sale: First 60 Days
Question: I have a family member whose husband just passed away. His sister has listed his home on MLS® with a REALTOR®®. The REALTOR® has been advised many times via …
Mutual Release: Where’s the Spousal Consent?
Mutual Release: Where’s the Spousal Consent? Question: Form 122, the Mutual release – why doesn’t this form offer “Spousal Consent”. I mean, spouse has to sign the Agreement of Purchase …
“Intimate Partner Violence” and Property Rights
Could Abuse Allegations Lead to Claims Registered on Title in Ontario? The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent recognition of the new tort of “intimate partner violence” may have consequences extending …
Supreme Court of Canada developed New Tort: “Intimate Partner Violence”
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia 15 May 2026, Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada just invented a new tort, that is a new cause of action. Here’s the summary …
When an Oral Promise About a Home Becomes Enforceable
Jeffrey v. Jeffrey, 2026 ONSC 1959 In Jeffrey v. Jeffrey, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered a difficult family dispute involving an oral agreement, a family home, and the …
Ontario Court Recognizes Israeli Guardianship Order
Abitbol v. Abitbol, 2026 ONSC 1636 Cross-Border Incapacity Planning Continues to Evolve In Abitbol v. Abitbol, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed an increasingly common issue in modern estate …
The Matrimonial Home: Why Financial Advisors and Accountants Need to Be Involved Early
For many clients, the family home represents far more than a place to live. It is often their largest asset, a major source of personal wealth, and the centrepiece of …