When common-law couples separate, they may be surprised to discover there is no legislative formula for dividing or distributing their debt. Creditors are not obliged to release debtors after separation, so it is not uncommon for one spouse, perhaps the one with better credit, to bear the burden of the …
Transparency in Insurance: The Impact and Legal Implications of Non-Disclosure
Navigating the world of insurance can feel like venturing into a maze, but there’s one rule that stands tall amidst the complexity: the duty to disclose. In Ontario, the Insurance Act requires full transparency when applying for insurance. Section 183(1) of the Insurance Act makes it clear that all relevant …
Paws and Reflect – Navigating Pet Ownership in Ontario Separations
Separation and divorce are never easy. Disputes regarding ownership (or care of) of the family pets may add additional emotion to an already difficult separation. In Ontario, the question of who retains possession of the family pets during a separation or divorce has been a topic of evolving legal discourse. …
Impaired Paddling in Ontario: Navigating the Summer Safely
With the weather quickly heating up in Northern Ontario, the idyllic lake days of summer are around the corner. Paddlers and boating enthusiasts alike should take note that motorized or not, large or small, watercraft can carry people into serious danger. Whether you paddle a canoe or kayak, or a …