by Howard Nightingale | Apr 28, 2026 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation
Across Ontario family court decisions, including matters heard in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, judges are placing increasing weight on whether parties are transparent, timely, and thorough in disclosing their financial...
by Howard Nightingale | Aug 6, 2025 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation
In Ontario, common-law relationships have become increasingly common. Many couples choose to live together without marrying, believing that cohabitation provides similar legal protections as marriage. While this belief is widespread, it is also deeply flawed. Under...
by Howard Nightingale | Nov 19, 2024 | Ontario Legislation, Real Estate Law, Uncategorized
Ontario’s real estate market, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), has undergone significant changes due to new housing policies. These shifts aim to address housing shortages, affordability concerns, and investor influence. Understanding these...
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 25, 2022 | Corporate/Commercial, Federal Court Legislation, Ontario Legislation
Without question, the last two years have changed our way of thinking about the workplace. According to a Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey released in February, nearly a quarter of workers reported they have been working exclusively at home during the pandemic. A...
by Howard Nightingale | Nov 22, 2021 | Family Law, Federal Court Legislation, Ontario Legislation
One thing is certain about COVID-19 – It doesn’t let up when it comes to creating family law disputes. Over the last two years, these conflicts have ranged from parents not following existing agreements and using the virus as the rationale, to conflicts over family...
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 8, 2021 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation
Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, the definition of a spouse is extended to common law couples for the purposes of support obligations. It used to be that two people were considered common law if they are unmarried, but have been continuously living together in a...
