Case Law

May

29

COVID-19 Case Law Summary – Family Law

Canadian courts continue to hear only emergency matters, although some courts are gradually making more services available. This update to my summaries from April and May 2020 includes cases which stand out as having unique facts.  For parenting issues, judges continue to prioritize contact with both parents.  The majority of … Read more
Apr

6

COVID-19 Case Law Summary – Family Law

Courts across the country are permitting only emergency matters to be heard.  There have been a number of cases in Canada where the circumstances were sufficiently urgent to be heard by the court.  Cases have been reported from Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec which give us some guidance … Read more