Amity Xu* When dealing with legal issues, it is always important to work with a lawyer to ensure you are properly informed, supported, and represented. Family law is no exception, but picking the right lawyer can be difficult. There are…
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How to Change Your Last Name After Marriage or Divorce
Amity Xu * Following a marriage, for varying reasons, some may wish to assume their spouse’s last name. Though this task may seem daunting, the process itself is relatively uncomplicated. Conversely, although not required, individuals oftentimes choose to change their…
Spousal Support: Two Models on Marriage and Post-marital Obligation
Wilson Kwong* When two spouses are married, they owe each other a mutual duty of support. If the spouses separate from each other, one spouse may have to pay spousal support to the other. There are three conceptual grounds recognized…
What is a Shareholder Agreement, and What is it For?
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff J. Li, or another experienced business lawyer if you are concerned about your business law issues. By…
“I am not a cat” – Lawyer made the world laugh
By: Jeff Li The courtroom is a serious setting. Some judges may throw out some humourous remarks in the courtroom, but a lawyer dares not. In the eyes of your opponent, a joke can be conceived as satire or attack,…
False Light Privacy Torts Applied in Family Law Cases
By Catherine Tian and Jeff Li In the milestone case of Jones v. Tsige (2012), the Ontario Court of Appeal imported to Canada four US privacy torts: In the recent family law decision Yenovkian v. Gulian (2019), the Ontario Superior…
Severing a Joint Tenancy in Ontario
By: Catherine Tian and Jeff Li Joint tenancy is a common form of co-ownership for family holdings and estate planning. The main benefit of a joint tenancy is the right of survivorship: when one joint tenant dies, his or her…
Court Protocol for Family and Child Protection Matters During COVID-19
By: Jeff Li and Catherine Tian On June 26, 2020, a new Notice to the Profession and Family Law Litigants came into effect for the Superior Court of Justice in the Central East Region of Ontario. The Central East Region…
How to Complete a Financial Statement in Family Law Cases
By: Jennifer Blackwood and Jeff Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li, or another experienced family lawyer if you are…
The Effect of Remarriage or Recohabitation on Child Support and Spousal Support
By: Jennifer Blackwood Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li, or another experienced family lawyer if you are concerned about your…