Posted on July 16, 2024
How Does the Clean Hands Doctrine Arise in Family Litigation?
Parties who are going to court need to be prepared for a range of allegations that can arise from a dispute. In some cases, a…
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Posted on March 26, 2024
Deference to a Trial Judge’s Findings May Limit Your Chances of Success on Appeal
Parties who receive an unfavourable result in a family law proceeding may want to initiate an appeal. However, appealing a judge’s ruling is not straightforward.…
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Posted on November 7, 2023
Courts May Dismiss an Appeal for Non-Compliance
When a party receives an unfavourable result at trial, they may have grounds to launch an appeal. However, there is no automatic right to appeal,…
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Posted on October 16, 2023
Weighing Adjournment Requests in Family Law Cases
An adjournment may be requested by a party to litigation in order to postpone a legal proceeding. However, judges can decide whether or not to…
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Posted on October 5, 2023
What is the Scope of a Parent’s Right to View Their Child’s Health Records?
Courts have generally held that both parents should be informed about the issues affecting their child, and that a parent who has contact with a…
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Posted on September 5, 2023
When Will Courts Vary an Interim Family Order?
A family dispute can take a long time to get to trial. Before that happens, the court may make interim or temporary orders addressing issues…
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