Amity Xu* Legal processes can be especially tiring and costly, even without the troubles associated with proceeding to court. As a result, some people may choose to resolve their family law issues with their partner outside of court through other…
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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…
Family law client in China thanks Jeff Li for success in matrimonial property claim
Translation Dear Mr. Li: I cannot express more of my gratitude towards you. After I married my irresponsible ex-husband, a Chinese-Canadian, he unilaterally filed for divorce in Canada regardless my extremely difficult situation in China. He did not provide me…
Restraining Order in Family Law: What is it, and how to get it?
By: Jeff Jiehui Li and Ashley Iyathurai 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…
Spousal Support and Family Law (Part III): Spousal Support and Separation Agreement
By Jeff Jiehui Li Family Law Lawyer based in Toronto, Ontario If spouses entered into a separation agreement, or an order was issued on the parties’ consent, can a party change the terms of spousal support later? The answer is…
Spousal Support and Family Law (II): Overarching Principle and the Advisory Guidelines
By Jeff Jiehui Li* The “Overarching Principle” Having reviewed different factors and objectives the court needs to consider in ordering spousal support, one may ask: what is spousal support really for? In short, spousal support is best viewed as a…
Spousal Support and Family Law (I): Statutory Provisions and Case Law
By Jeff Jiehui Li* Determination of the entitlement, quantum and duration of spousal support is one of the most complex issues in family law. In Ontario, an order for spousal support is governed by two acts: the Divorce Act, which…
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…
Ex Parte (Without Notice) Order (II) – How it is abused
By Jeff Jiehui Li (Cont’d) Abuse of ex parte motion While the law imposes heavy onus on the moving party seeking an ex parte order, in reality the ex parte motion can easily be abused. The most important “guarantee” that…