Lorne Fine Featured in Law360 Canada on Bill C-223 and Parenting Determinations
Fine & Associates is pleased to share that Lorne Fine has been featured in Law360 Canada with a timely article examining the proposed changes under Bill C-223 and what they may mean for family law in Canada. In his article, Lorne explores how Bill C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, could reshape the way courts approach parenting determinations, particularly in cases involving family...
“Drunk Wedding, Still Married: Court Says Alcohol Isn’t Enough to Undo ‘I Do’”
People sometimes assume that an annulment is simply a faster or easier alternative to divorce. In reality, the opposite is true: In Ontario, annulments are uncommon, and courts approach them cautiously. The reason lies in what an annulment actually does. We’ve written about the general Canadian law on annulments before, in our Blogs titled Divorce vs. Annulment in Canada: What’s the...
What Happens If Your Ex Is Hiding Income?
When your relationship ends, financial disclosure is not simply a formality; it is a legal obligation. Under Canadian Family law, each of you must provide complete and accurate information about your financial circumstances, including your income. As one Ontario judge put it, it’s “the most basic obligation in family law and it is immediate, automatic and ongoing” (J.G. v. D.M., 2023 ONSC...
Got Kids? Got a Narcissistic Ex? Here’s What to Do
Separating or divorcing is already hard enough. When you’ve got kids with your Ex, it adds a level of difficulty. But when your Ex shows the hallmarks of narcissistic behaviour – such as a pathological need for control, lack of empathy, and a tendency to shift blame – then the whole thing combines into what is often a messy nightmare. If you’re in this situation, then there’s a little good...
How to Handle Summer Custody Schedules Without Conflict
Springtime is finally here, and summer is just around the corner. It’s the time of year that children most look forward to, but for separated and divorced parents, it can be one of the most challenging times to handle summer custody schedules without conflict. That’s because there are often changes to routine, a greater need for childcare, and competing plans for vacation – all of it packed...
Fine & Associates Featured in Law Times on Ontario Court Changes
Fine & Associates principal Lorne J. Fine was recently featured in Law Times, providing insight on a significant change to how family law matters are handled in Toronto. What’s changing in Ontario family courts? Starting April 2, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will require most short family law motions in Toronto to be heard in person, moving away from the Zoom-based system...
Deepfakes, Text Messages, and Secret Recordings: A New Era of Digital Evidence in Family Law
Digital evidence is becoming a central issue in family law disputes across Ontario, and the risks are evolving quickly. In a recent article published in Law360 Canada, Lorne J. Fine of Fine & Associates explores how text messages, social media, recordings, and emerging technologies like AI-generated content are reshaping how courts assess evidence in family law matters. Why this matters...
Why the Separation Date Matters
We provided a “how to” on Where spouses continue living together, disputes about the separation date are common — and often consequential. The separation date affects: When the one-year divorce period begins The valuation date for equalization of net family property under the Family Law Act The calculation and duration of spousal support Certain limitation periods As McBennett v. Danis...
Divorce After Age 50 in Ontario: What’s Different About It?
Divorce later in life—often called a “gray divorce”—is becoming increasingly common. Married couples are separating after many decades, after the children are grown or retirement is approaching. While the basic legal framework for divorce in Ontario remains the same regardless of age, couples who divorce after age 50 often face a different set of financial and practical considerations. If you...