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 …
Spousal Consent: Risk of Dementia
Question: An agent meets with a couple, both seniors who are about to list their home for sale. Title is registered in the husband’s name alone, It is a matrimonial …
Who Controls Access to an Incapable Person?
Orr v. Orr (2025 ONSC 4986) This Ontario Superior Court decision addresses a difficult and increasingly common issue in estate and capacity law: can an attorney for personal care block …
Second Marriages: The Hidden Risks No One Talks About
Second marriages often begin with optimism and a fresh start but beneath the surface, they can be far more complex than they appear. When you combine blended families, unequal wealth, …
Jurisdiction Matters (Unrepresented Litigant)
Louie v. Han, 2026 ONCA 25 The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Louie v. Han is less about property law and more about procedural discipline. It is a cautionary …
Separation Agreements and Beneficiary Designations
Gaudio v. Gaudio (2005) Ontario Superior Court Why general releases won’t cancel RRSP or life insurance beneficiaries When spouses separate, they often sign agreements intended to settle their financial affairs …