Recent Posts in May, 2015

• Recognition of Foreign Divorces in Canada

  May 29, 2015
  Essa v Mekawi , 2014 ONSC 7409 This case addresses whether a foreign divorce should be recognized in Ontario for family law purposes. Background The ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Grace and Frankie: Life after Divorce

  May 29, 2015
  On May 8, 2015, Netflix released the first season of the original series, Grace and Frankie . The hysterical show follows Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Division of Property: Shoe Designer Steve Madden Divorcing after 10 Years of Marriage

  May 24, 2015
  Ten (10) years ago, shoe mogul Steve Madden married long-time friend and employee Wendy Ballew. At the time, Madden was serving a 31-month prison ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Financial Disclosure – Credit Card Statements

  May 22, 2015
  Pilkington v Barrack , 2014 CarswellOnt 18887 (O.S.C.J) This case addresses the level of financial disclosure that is required in order to determine a ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Mediation / Arbitration for Family Law Disputes

  May 15, 2015
  McClintock v Karam, 2015 ONSC 1024 This case considers the appropriateness of mediation/arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution process for ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Patrick Dempsey Divorce: Spousal Support

  May 15, 2015
  Early this year, Patrick Dempsey's wife filed for divorce after 15 years of marriage. Dempsey is best known for his starring role as Dr. Derek ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Interest Payable from Pension Transfer and Equalization Payment

  May 11, 2015
  Heringer v Heringer , 2014 ONSC 7291 This case addresses the issue of interest payable with respect to a lump sum transfer from either spouse’s ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading

• Floyd Mayweather: Don't Talk About Your Family Law Matters in Public

  May 8, 2015
  Last weekend, professional boxer Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao in a highly anticipated fight watched around the world. Now, Mayweather is up ...
  Posted By Andrew Feldstein
  Continue Reading