I wish to express my great appreciation for Jeff Li’s professional legal advice regarding my family law case. I have been suffering for a long period of time in negotiation with my other half regarding the property dispute. After I…
Category: Marriage
The art of negotiation
Most people know that lawyers argue and fight in the court. Few people know, however, that lawyers are negotiators who constantly try to make a deal outside the court. Think about that: in the contexts of both family law and…
Changes to the Family Law Rules effective January 1, 2013
A Notice of Profession with respect to the changes to Family Law Rules was published and reproduced below. The changes became effective January 1, 2013. NOTICE TO PROFESSION CHANGES TO THE FAMILY LAW RULES IN FORCE JANUARY 1, 2013…
Spouses must live with sponsors for two years to keep permanent resident status
Mississauga, October 26, 2012 — In an ongoing effort to deter people from using marriages of convenience to cheat their way into Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new regulation that requires certain sponsored spouses live in a legitimate…
Marriage Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements and Separation Agreements
By Jeff Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When a…
Dividing Family Property in Ontario
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When couples separate or divorce,…
Special “Properties” of the Matrimonial Home
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. Whenever contemplating marriage, divorce or…