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…
Category: Marriage
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…
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…
Getting security for your property & support claims
By: Ashley Iyathurai Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact the Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li, or another experienced family lawyer if you are concerned about…
Drafting Errors in Domestic Contracts – Are they Enforceable?
By: Gabriel Leung and Jeff J. Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact family law lawyer Jeff Jiehui Li if you are concerned about your family…
Spousal support for high income earners
By: Ashley Iyathurai Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact the Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li, or another experienced family lawyer if you are concerned about…
Successful Representation at the Court of Appeal by Jeff Li
[This is an email received after Jeff Li won an appeal involving matrimonial home, property division, child support and imputed income issues. The family law appeal was heard at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Osgoode Hall, Toronto.] Dear Jeff: I’m writing…
New Divorce Process for Certain Non-residents Who Married in Canada
[The following is a news release provided by Jeff Li, Toronto Family Law Lawyer.] OTTAWA, August 16, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the coming into force of a…
Woman sues fertility clinic for $400,000 after husband ‘ran off with the couple’s nurse’
[Source: dailymail.co.uk] A Canadian woman is suing a fertility clinic (Markham Fertility Centre, near Toronto, Ontario) for $400,000, after alleging her husband ran off with the couple’s nurse. Po Leung, 44, claims her husband Stuart Westcott was having a secret affair…
Family law needs holistic approach
[Source: Law Times] The issues family law litigants face can be addressed not just by the justice system, but through a more holistic approach that leverages the connection and know-how of other community services, according to the Law Commission of…