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Philip M. Epstein Award - Excellence Family Law 2026 Nominations. We are seeking nominations for this Award in the Family Law field. It includes a $10,000 cash prize. See news item below for criteria and nomination process. epsteincole.com/news-and-event…

Below is the program for the NFLP in Halifax in July. Hope to see you there! indd.adobe.com/view/c4f99fb2-…

Philip M. Epstein Award - Excellence Family Law epsteincole.com/news-and-event…

The countdown has begun for the National Family Law Program, taking place in Halifax from July 22 to 25. Immerse yourself in a week of thought-provoking sessions with esteemed legal professionals. Register today to secure your spot bit.ly/nflp2024

Registration now open.. flsc.ca/cle-programs/n…

@EricMVallillee @AGSouthern @Ali__B ...problem is that some (but clearly not those on this chain😁) forget that s.31 only remedies formal validity issues; it doesn't help essential validity problems -- like a previous subsisting marriage.

Ontario court addresses whether you can be married to two people at the same time separation.ca/blog/2023/june… #familylaw #divorce

@Ali__B ...but Anderson (from SKCA) comes out today...

SCC dismisses application for leave to appeal in 3 family law cases decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news/e… #SCC #familylaw #divorce

The 2024 National Family Law Program is looking for great session and paper ideas. Learn more here: indd.adobe.com/view/cbb185be-…

Luckily we don't see this too often, but good precedent on a restraining order against a parent from attending children's school, after unilaterally removing them (+ other conduct): Sanvictores v. Sanvictores, 2022 ONSC 5789 canlii.ca/t/jsdwt

@NikkiGershbain @lornamyates73 Nice! Great IDEA!!

The best news!

@maur_jo They were not nice windows 😊

@corollaryrelief So…he gets to keep the new windows? Sheesh. I think that part is wrong. He should have had to repay her on a value received basis. Surely there was a benefit conferred, a corresponding deprivation, and, it appears, no jurisdiction reason for the transfer.

5 year relationship + illness, prior kid: Not standing in place of parent, don't just plug & play SSAG (esp where exceptions), unjust enrichment (sigh) & on costs - no obligation to make an offer, beating offer no guarantee: McGuire v Bator, 2022 ONCA 431 canlii.ca/t/jph07

Welcome to Our Newest Partners! Courtney Wile, Adam Prewer and Sarah Strathopolous exemplify the firm's pillars of exceptional advocacy, superior service, and strategic counsel. epsteincole.com/news-and-event…

Thrilled to be returning to the Exec of the Family Law Section of the OBA (as Public Affairs Liaison) and to be joining the Exec of the Women Lawyers Forum of the OBA (as Newsletter Editor). Looking forward to a productive and creative 2021-2022 term for both sections.

Thank you Stephen Grant for your lovely piece about Phil for the Globe and Mail - Lives Lived. theglobeandmail.com/life/article-p…