Category: Family Law Blog

Spouses must live with sponsors for two years to keep permanent resident status

Mississauga, October 26, 2012 — In an ongoing effort to deter people from using marriages of convenience to cheat their way into Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new regulation that requires certain sponsored spouses live in a legitimate…

New Practice Direction: Electronic Filing Required for Civil Appeals to the Divisional Court

The Law Office of Jeff Li learned that, effective November 2, 2012, most civil appeals to the Divisional Court will require filing of materials in electronic format, in addition to the filing of paper documents currently required. This is in…

Jeff Li received high praise from client for a child protection matter

Hi Jeff, Thank you very much, well done! … My daughter needs help independent of the CAS and she needs to be counselled by someone while her father is not present, nor me. Thank you again, you are very professional…

Law Society launched family law resources website

On June 13, 2012, the Law Society of Upper Canada has released a new website to give practical information and guidance for parents and children involved in a family law dispute. The new website, entitled Your Law: Family Law in Ontario…

Marriage Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements and Separation Agreements

By Jeff Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When a…

Matrimonial Home and Occupation Rent

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family law lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When couples get married,…

Dividing Family Property in Ontario

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When couples separate or divorce,…

Special “Properties” of the Matrimonial Home

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. Whenever contemplating marriage, divorce or…