by Martin Rumack | May 6, 2021 | Featured, Legal Issues
Estates law in Ontario has undergone a noteworthy change: There has been a sizeable increase to the value of what is known as a surviving spouse’s “preferential share” of the other spouse’s estate. It’s a particularly significant development if you are a married...
by Daniella Gold | Jul 14, 2020 | Advice for Agents, Legal Issues
Working with divorcing clients can be both extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. With divorce rates expected to soar in the coming months, it is important to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to assist clients in working through the sale of their home...
by Nathalie Boutet | May 26, 2020 | Columnists, News
COVID-19 has impacted all sectors of the economy, including real estate. The uncertainty is particularly challenging for homeowners who are at a crossroad in their relationship or in the process of separating. The heightened tension created by the pandemic can fuel...
by Nathalie Boutet | Oct 25, 2019 | Columnists, Featured, Legal Issues
With sky-high rents and home ownership out of reach for many young Canadians, more couples are moving into properties with the help of their parents’ money, or even back into their childhood home. But not understanding the legal implications in case of a separation...
by Nathalie Boutet | Aug 13, 2018 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Legal Issues
Many couples who are thinking of separating are unclear about how family law determines division of the family property – including cottages and rental property. Once someone decides to move out of the matrimonial home and live in a different residence, the biggest...
