Family Law Updates
- Should My Prenup Include a Sunset Clause? March 30, 2024Whenever I write about prenups or advise clients on them, I always emphasize the idea that prenups are not a one-size-fits-all document and should be tailored to meet the needs of the couple’s circumstances and goals. While there are many subjects and clauses that are routinely included in prenups, there are just as many that […]
- Effective Co-Parenting: Getting Beyond Conflict for the Sake of the Children November 7, 2023Most clients that choose mediation or the collaborative law processes prioritize the health and welfare of their children because they understand that their children continue to need their love, support and guidance when separating into two homes. Sometimes professional help is needed when developing the best possible co-parenting agreement for the children. The agreement addresses […]
From Academia
- Carsley: "Reforming Quebec's Surrogacy Laws" November 14, 2024Stefanie Carsley (University of Ottawa- Common Law Section) has recently posted to SSRN her paper, Reforming Quebec's Surrogacy Laws. Here is the abstract: In October 2021, the Quebec government introduced Bill 2, which proposed significant reforms to Quebec’s surrogacy laws....
- Parkinson: "What Are the New Transgender Cases in Australia All About?" November 13, 2024Patrick Parkinson (University of Queensland - T.C. Beirne School of Law) has recently posted to SSRN his paper, What Are the New Transgender Cases in Australia All About?. Here is the abstract: In Australia we are now seeing lengthy contested...