Russell Alexander hosts business valuation experts, Melanie Russell and Jason Kwiatkowski, to offer their expertise with tips and best practices as it applies to divorce & family law. In this episode, the panelists will cover the following topics:

• What is a business valuation?

• When would a valuation be required?

• Types of valuations and reports

• Costs

• Benefits

• Risks / Pitfalls

• How can two experts come up with different values?

• What assumptions are most likely to be attacked / different interpretations?

• Why does the court like 'hot-tubbing' so much?

• Top tips for business owners, spouses, and lawyers

Russell Alexander, and our associate family lawyers, Bill Rogers and Adam Borer cover The Definition of Spouse, Spousal Support Revisited, Property Claims, Resulting Trust, Joint Family Venture, Constructive, Trust, The Home: DOS or Market Value, Pensions, Legislative Reform & Other Considerations, Tort & Damages.

Over 1,000 Ontario Family Lawyers signed a petition for remote court hearings to increase access to justice. The Ad Hoc steering committee created the petition and hosted a virtual press conference to educate the public, and the decision-makers of the Ontario court system.

The panel includes Russell Alexander and Nafisa Nazarali of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, Brian Galbraith of Galbraith Family Law, Ram Shankar of Shankar Law Office, and Gene C. Colman of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre. This podcast episode is a recording of the virtual press conference hosted on May 10, 2022.

1. The Arrival of the toothbrush

2. Definition of Spouse

3. The Main Similarities to Marriage

4. How Common Law Couples are Different than Married Couples

5. Child Support

6. Spousal Support

7. Property

8. Joint Family Venture

9. Parenting Rights & Responsibilities

10. When Common Law Couples Separate

11. Limitation Periods for Common Law Partners

Russell Alexander and Michelle Mulchan discuss the unique nuances of divorce during a pandemic including the following topics:

- What's New in Family Court

- What Hasn't Changed

- DIY Divorce

- Top 4 Cases You Should Know About

- What to Expect Going Forward

- Q&A

Family law firm owners recap and reflect on their decisions over the past fourteen months surrounding physical office locations, working remote, onboarding new team members, team building and more. Russell Alexander, Brian Galbraith, Rich Harris, and Brian Walters discuss how they are managing differently today vs. pre-pandemic, what is working and what isn’t. They talk about strategies to improve the health & wellness of both clients and staff. For insightful predictions from business owners and industry leaders of the future, tune in to Family Law Now 🎙

Russell Alexander, Nafisa Nazarali, Jason Isenberg, and Margie Primero-Pimentel wrap up the Divorce Act Changes series with this final episode. These Ontario Divorce Lawyers concur that the new legislation is very welcome (though long overdue) and sends the right message. The conscious changes in language and terminology help to reflect truer definitions. Again, we're seeing a focus on the best interests of the child and cases of family violence. The new legislation provides more clarity in the grey areas of family law, which may lead to less time spent in litigation and more time focusing on family.

This episode is a continuation of the discussion on the changes to the Divorce Act pertaining to relocation. Canadian Divorce Lawyers continue to compare their interpretation of the legislation, and predict future outcomes using hypothetical cases. Tune in to learn how reasons for relocation, parenting time, compliance with existing court orders and other elements may play a factor in decisions moving forward.

Divorce Act Changes – Part 3A: Mobility and Jurisdiction by Family Law Now

Episode 43

Changes to the Divorce Act were implemented on March 1, 2021. We’ve broken down the federal legislation into a six part series due to the quantity of important changes implemented. We hope to provide helpful dialogue for parties involved in family law matters and professionals in the family justice system to understand the changes.

Part 2B: Best Interests of the Child (cont’d)

In this episode, Ontario family lawyers continue to discuss new sections added to the Divorce Act, focusing primarily on family violence. This new legislation encompasses aspects of family law matters that were often already taken into consideration by lawyers and the court. That is not to say the changes are not long overdue. The court is now required to examine several factors to make the best decision for the victim and perpetrator, that is ultimately in the best interests of the child.