Child Support Does Not End at 18 Podcast #53 –Child Support Does Not End at 18 Many parents are under the mistaken belief that child support ends in Canada when a child turns 18 years old. Some even base their financial planning around being unburdened with child support when their offspring reaches voting age. A parent can be shocked to learn that child support obligations can continue long after their children reach the age of majority – in some cases much longer. Child support is often a hot topic. Many parents resent having to pay it and want it to end as soon as possible. Podcast #53 In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains when and why parents can be on the hook for child support when their children are adults. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Opening and closing music © 2010 Little Jackie Wright Thanks for listening. By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020
How to Pay Less Child Support Podcast #52 – How to Pay Less Child Support Child support gets more people angry on the internet than any other Family Law topic. But, if you speak to Family Court Judges, child support should not be controversial – people should show that they care for their kids by paying for their needs. Recognizing that most support payers do NOT want to overpay child support, this edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast looks at ways to reduce child support and looks at some of the traps that result in higher child support than the law requires. Podcast #52 In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains many of the factors that affect the amount of child support and which ones will and which ones will not end up reducing how much a parent pays. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Opening and closing music © 2010 Little Jackie Wright Thanks for listening. By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020
How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce? Podcast #51 – How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce? Pensions can be great to allow people to retire. But, they can cause a lot of stress in divorce. People who work in the public service, such a First Responders, health care workers, and other government employees often have pensions as part of their compensation. Although, many do not realize how valuable the pension is until they retire, or until they divorce and substantial value of the pension becomes something to be divided with the ex. Podcast #51 In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains the often misunderstood Family Law concepts of when pensions are divided in separation and divorce, how to go about doing so, and the options separating spouses have when dealing with pensions at the end of a marriage. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Opening and closing music © 2010 Little Jackie Wright Thanks for listening. By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020
Why do clients need mediation? – Toronto Mediator Eric Gossin <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Toronto mediator Eric Gossin is a part of DSF’s mediation team who provides an efficient and cost-effective method of dispute resolution thus providing a forum for constructive and positive discussion between the parties at a dispute. It suggests an alternative to a trial or arbitration, where the outcome is imposed by a third party (judge, jury or arbitrator). In mediation, a mediator will facilitate a conversation between two or more people to help them resolve a dispute. Our mediators are unbiased and will not make decisions for you. They are trained to establish and maintain a safe, confidential, communicative process, and to help participants reach an agreement on their own. The process is informal and private, making mediation much less stressful than court proceedings. And without any costly or lengthy court time, our services save you more time and money. With over 20 years of experience, our mediators offer mediation services in many areas of law, including; family law, personal injury, insurance defence, real estate, business and corporate services, employment law, medical malpractice, tax/wealth planning, and sexual abuse cases. At trial, there is often a winner and a loser. But at mediation, the parties have the final decision-making power and have control over the process and the result. Mediation relies on a neutral facilitator who guides the parties to a mutually agreeable resolution. In addition, the parties can elect to keep the mediation proceedings confidential, which is often not possible at a trial or arbitration. For more information about Eric Gossin please visit https://devrylaw.ca/team-members/eric… By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020
Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce? Podcast #50 –Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce? One of the things people worry most about when separating is the cost of getting divorced. The cost of going to Family Court can be very high. There can also be other expenses outside of court – fees charged by the Court, and fees charged by lawyers, accountants, mediators and other professionals. When divorces get complicated and nasty, the fees can run hundreds of thousands of dollars. Separating spouses want to know what those costs are and which spouse will pay them. Often, separating spouses also want to know how to keep those costs down. Podcast #50 In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains the costs of getting a divorce in Ontario, how to keep them down, who pays them and even how one separating spouse can get the other spouse to pay them. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Opening and closing music © 2010 Little Jackie Wright Thanks for listening. By Justin DominicDecember 17, 2020December 17, 2020
DSF’s immigration lawyer Maya Krishnaratne speaks to minister Marco Mendicino (November 10, 2020) <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> On November 10, 2020, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino, joined our immigration lawyer Maya Krishnaratne for an exciting interview that was presented by the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association and sponsored by Devry Smith Frank LLP. Minister Mendicino spoke on important developments in Canadian immigration law and their impact on Canadians and the Canadian economy. Maya Krishnaratne was called to the Ontario bar in 2008 and is a partner in the Immigration Law and Civil Litigation/Insurance Groups at Devry Smith Frank LLP. Maya’s immigration practice consists of a wide spectrum of services including strategizing with clients for the most appropriate avenues for immigration to Canada; applications for temporary permits to study and work; applications for permanent residence; and applications for leave to Federal Court for review of unreasonable decisions by immigration officers. She works closely with corporate clients to bring in foreign talent to work in Canada and with individuals in their personal pursuit of immigration to Canada. By Justin DominicNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020
DSF is happy to welcome Steven Huryn DSF is happy to welcome Steven Huryn as an articling student. He recently graduated from the Juris Doctor program at the University of Western Ontario and while attending law school he received several academic honours. Prior to studying law, Steven completed his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Environmental Science at the University of Toronto. He enjoys interacting with people and problem solving, which is in large part what motivated him to become a lawyer. By G63tEGnX1EOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020
DSF is happy to welcome Kathrin Gardhouse DSF is happy to welcome Kathrin Gardhouse as an articling student. Kathrin completed the Global Profession Master of Laws (GPLLM) at the University of Toronto in 2020. She has previously been trained in German civil law at the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Münster. Kathrin also studied law in Luxembourg for one year and completed two internships in the United States. Welcome, Kathrin! By G63tEGnX1EOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020
DSF is happy to welcome Cindy Leung DSF is happy to welcome Cindy Leung as an associate lawyer in our litigation, personal injury and insurance groups. She is a graduate of Queen’s University (B.Sc in Life Sciences) and the University of Western Ontario (J.D.). Cindy was called to the Ontario bar in 2017. Prior to DSF, Cindy practiced with a reputed boutique law firm in Toronto gaining experience acting on numerous complex matters in personal injury and litigation. Her client-centric approach and fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese have made her a respected and trusted advisor to her many clients. Welcome, Cindy! By G63tEGnX1EOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020
Larry Keown Interviewed for Ryerson Journalism Article on Employment Law Senior partner, Larry W. Keown is quoted in this article from the Ryerson Review of Journalism. Check it out! By G63tEGnX1ESeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020
