Law360: AI Deepfakes, Text Messages, and Secret Recordings: The Growing Role of Digital Evidence in Ontario Family Law Disputes
By: Lorne J. Fine, B.A.. LL.B., Q. Arb. Fine & Associates Professional Corporation Digital communications are everywhere: Text messages, emails, social media posts, and recorded conversations. They are an entrenched part of modern daily life. They are also routinely introduced in Canadian courtrooms, especially in Family Law disputes including parenting time and support. But their...
Law360: The Best-Interests Analysis in Education Disputes
By: Lorne J. Fine, B.A., LL.B., Q. Arb. Fine & Associates Professional Corporation Where a child goes to school is an all-or-nothing decision. Because there is no middle ground, any misalignment between separated parents can easily become a dispute that requires judicial resolution. For the Family lawyers who represent these parents, their dispute can carry added importance: The issue...
Law360: How Much Weight Do Courts Give a Child’s Preferences?
In parenting disputes, parents sometimes assume that a child’s stated preference about where they want to live or how parenting time should be arranged will determine the outcome. In practice, Ontario family courts take a much more careful approach. In a new article published by Law360 Canada, Fine & Associates principal Lorne J. Fine examines how courts assess the voice of a child and,...
Law360: The Growing Role of Coercive Control in Family Law
At Fine & Associates, we are committed to helping clients understand how developments in family law can affect their rights and legal options. We are pleased to share that our latest article, “The Coercive Control Lens: A New Framework for Family Law Decision-Making,” by Lorne Fine and Daniel Dominitz, has been published by Law360 Canada. A Significant Shift in Family Law...
Law360: Bill C-223 and the Evolving Framework of Parenting Determinations in Canadian Family Law
Canadian Family Law has undergone sustained legislative and jurisprudential refinement over the past few decades. As of April 2026, further changes are now being proposed under Bill C-223, titled the Keeping Children Safe Act. According to the preamble of this Private Member’s Bill – which is currently at the second reading stage – it is aimed at prioritizing the protection of children and...
Law360: Fine & Associates Featured in Law360 Canada on the Growing Risks of AI in Family Law
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the legal landscape, including the practice of family law. As more litigants and even legal professionals rely on AI-generated content, Ontario courts are increasingly facing challenges related to inaccurate information, fabricated case citations, and improperly prepared legal materials. Fine & Associates Professional Corporation is proud to...