How the Crazy Real Estate Market Affects Divorce and Separation Podcast #70 – How the Crazy Real Estate Market Affects Divorce and Separation The housing market, with its rapidly rising real estate prices, has been a topic of conversation across Canada. It has also been a subject of interest in Family Courts, mediations and arbitrations. Separated and divorcing spouses either want to make sure they continue to share in the rapidly increasing value of the home or to make sure their former spouses do not. When spouses are married, they have matrimonial homes – sometimes more than one per couple – and those can create a lot of opportunities to gain great wealth, at the expense of the other spouse, in this real estate market. Common-law couples do not equalize their property, so how they have arranged their finances may mean they share in every increase in real estate values or do not share them at all. In this Podcast, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how the increase in value of matrimonial and family homes is shared, or is not, before and after separation, in the current crazy real estate market. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022
Do You Have a Duty to Report to the Children’s Aid Society? Podcast #69 – Do You Have a Duty to Report to the Children’s Aid Society? There is no question that child abuse and neglect are terrible and can have long-lasting impacts as well as ruin the entire lives of child victims. While everyone should want to protect children from child abuse and neglect, Ontario Law has made it mandatory for everyone in a job that relates to children to report suspicions of child abuse and neglect to a children’s aid society. But, many people have questions about what legal obligations they might have to report child abuse, what constitutes child abuse or neglect that must be reported and whether they can get into trouble for making such a report. This episode answers all those questions about the requirements to report to a children’s aid society. It is critical to watch or listen to all professionals who work with children in Ontario. In this Podcast, Family Lawyer, John Schuman answers all the questions about the requirements to report a child under your supervision to CAS. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiApril 13, 2022April 13, 2022
What Can Students Be Expelled for in Ontario? Podcast #68 – What Can Students Be Expelled for in Ontario? Expulsion is the most serious punishment available within the school system and it can have long-lasting consequences for expelled students both for their education and for their lives more generally. Although Board’s deny it, most expelled students have some identifiable characteristics. They are more often racialized, have special education needs, are socially awkward – nerds, geeks and such, have been in the care of a children’s aid society or a combination of those. In short, they are the most vulnerable students. But, none of these are good reasons to expel a student. Alternatively, principals want kids out of their school if there is even a hint of sexual impropriety, which raises lots of questions about injecting school discipline into student social dynamics, especially amongst teenagers. While it may be possible to expel private school students for anything, things are very different for public school students. The student must have misbehaved at school, at a school-related activity or in a way that has impacted many students at the school. In addition, there are only eleven types of misbehaviour for which a school board can expel a student. If the student did not commit one of those types of acts at one of the required places, the student cannot be expelled. And, there are some special circumstances where even if a student did one of those types of behaviour, they still cannot be expelled. If the school is trying to expel a student improperly, the student and parents should fight that expulsion. There are procedures for doing that and for appealing expulsions. In this Podcast, Education Lawyer, John Schuman explains what students can be expelled for – and what they can’t. Many Ontario students are expelled improperly. When that happens, they should not let the expulsions stand. A child’s education is far too important. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiMarch 10, 2022July 5, 2023
Will Your Ex Get Everything if You Die? Podcast #67 – Will Your Ex Get Everything if You Die? In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what you have to do to keep your ex from getting everything if you die after separation and to ensure your inheritance goes where you want it to go. With concrete examples, he sets out the precise steps that every separated spouse should take to preserve his or her estate for loved ones. In this Podcast, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how to prevent your ex-partner from acquiring your inheritance after your death. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiMarch 3, 2022March 3, 2022
How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Ontario? Podcast #66 – How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Ontario? In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains how easy and quick (or not) it will be to get an Ontario Divorce. He explains what is required to qualify for a divorce in Ontario. John also explains what separated spouses should do to get their divorce faster, some out-of-court options to move things along more quickly, and what will slow down the process and make it drag on. This is all critical information that anyone considering separating from a spouse must know. In this Episode, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how easy and quick (or not) it will be to get an Ontario Divorce. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiJanuary 18, 2022
How to Change Child Support Podcast #65 – How to Change Child Support Child Support is one of the hottest topics on this podcast. It rouses a LOT of emotions. Separated parents frequently think that the amount of child support is wrong right from the start. But, over time, changes in parents’ incomes and changes in parenting schedules can mean that the amount of child support DOES become wrong. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what you have to do, step-by-step, to change child support. He goes over what court forms to use, what the steps in the court process will be and how to avoid court. (This previous episode explains parents may want to avoid court.) If the child support amount is now wrong, this episode explains how to fix that. In this Episode, Family Lawyer, John Schuman explains how parents can change child support? 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 Fauzan SiddiquiDecember 8, 2021December 16, 2021
How to Get Help for Your Child’s Special Needs in Ontario Public Schools Podcast #64 – How to Get Help for Your Child’s Special Needs in Ontario Public Schools One of the ways the most frequent ways kids get into trouble in school is by not having their unique needs met. It is well known that when a school fails to meet a student’s education needs that can lead to all kinds of problems – not just the student failing to learn the curriculum. It can lead to the student being frustrated, sometimes to the point of dropping out, having behaviour problems, getting suspended or expelled, and in all cases, definitely not achieving what the student should in school. Often the resources for children with special needs are greater in the public school system than in private schools, which have only the resources that parents pay for. But, getting the school to accommodate a child’s special needs can be challenging for parents. Still, Ontario Education and Human Rights Law are often on the side of the student with a disability. In this Episode, Education Lawyer, John Schuman explains how special education works in Ontario public schools and under Ontario Law so that parents can get their children the help they need. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiDecember 8, 2021
Do Students Legally Need to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 to Attend School and Do Sports in Ontario? Podcast #63 –Do Students Legally Need to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 to Attend School and Do Sports in Ontario? This is a special edition of the Podcast since lots of parents, and college students want to know if it is necessary to be vaccinated against COVID19 to attend school. Others have asked about whether vaccination is necessary to play league sports. Education Lawyer, John Schuman explains what Ontario Law requires when it comes to the vaccine and attending school or participating in sports. He also explains whether it is the child’s or the parent’s choice for the child to receive the vaccine. Certified Specialist in Education and Family Law, John Schuman, explains what Ontario Law requires when it comes to the vaccine and attending school or participating in sports. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiSeptember 30, 2021October 1, 2021
HR Employment Webinar September 21 – Marty Rabinovitch Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) conducted a free HR/employment webinar hosted by lawyer Marty Rabinovitch. This program has been approved and qualifies for 1 hour and 30 minutes of substantive CPD hours with the Law Society of Ontario. Additionally, the webinar is also HRPA approved. Marty Rabinovitch heads the employment law group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). Marty’s practice focuses on representing employees with respect to issues that arise in the workplace. He regularly advises employees with respect to employment contracts, discrimination, harassment and workplace violence issues, termination and constructive dismissal, severance package negotiations, human rights issues, workplace bullying and harassment, disability and employment insurance matters. Marty has extensive employment litigation experience. He regularly attends at the Superior Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Labour. He has also represented clients at the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Marty has attended at examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trials. He has appeared before masters and Superior Court judges on various motions and a wide variety of other matters. He speaks regularly about employment law issues and has written extensively on employment law. Marty is a graduate of Queen’s University (B.A.H. in Political Studies) and the University of Windsor (LL.B.), where he volunteered at Community Legal Aid and Pro Bono Students Canada. Marty received multiple academic awards from Queen’s University and was the recipient of the 2008 Gavel Award from the University of Windsor for the best-written judgment of a student judge presiding over the Law 1 moots. He also participated in the Laskin Moot competition, where he presented his arguments in French. Marty is fluent in French and provides legal services to both English and French-speaking employees. He is an avid tennis player, enjoys watching and umpiring baseball, and has travelled extensively in Europe. He is certified to teach baseball umpiring clinics through the Ontario Baseball Association. For further information or assistance with employment law or human rights, please contact employment lawyer Marty Rabinovitch at marty.rabinovitch@devrylaw.ca or call 416-446-5826. Full Bio: https://devrylaw.ca/employment-law/marty-rabinovitch/ By Fauzan SiddiquiSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021
What Can You Do With A Marriage Contract? Podcast #62 –What Can You Do With A Marriage Contract? As soon as COVID-19 restrictions started lifting, people started getting married again. But having had to wait, or perhaps because they are getting married older, the betrothed have given some thought about what getting married means. Perhaps they have been following the Ontario Family Law Podcast and paid attention to the issues that can arise on separation, or read the comments. Perhaps they have read the Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law to understand how Family Law works. But, people who are getting married now are getting married smarter and using marriage contracts to avoid surprises if they separate. From property division to child and spousal support to parenting issues, in this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman explains what you can and cannot do with a marriage contract or a cohabitation agreement (for people who are living common law). He also explains what the law says cannot be changed using these types of contracts. This episode is essential listening for people who are getting married or people who are planning to live common law, so they know what arrangements they can make to protect what is most important to them during their relationship. Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains marriage contracts. 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 Fauzan SiddiquiAugust 26, 2021July 5, 2023