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Goodman Halioua proudly sponsors the 2021 Tour d’ECC

Goodman Halioua LLP proudly sponsored the Etobicoke Cycling Club‘s 2021 Tour d’ECC! Congratulations to all the participants for their achievements over 15 stages. Here’s a picture of the club at the final...
Cultural Competence

Cultural Competence in Family Law: A Welcome Step Forward

As our society moves toward acknowledging and reforming the vast discrimination and injustices suffered by the BIPOC community, and individuals and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age or sexual...
Catastrophic Accident

Surviving the Catastrophic Impairment Determination Gauntlet

No-fault accident benefits are intended to provide immediate support to accident victims. This includes paying for medical and rehabilitation needs or income replacement for lost wages. For those most seriously injured, enhanced...
High Conflict Separation

High Conflict Separation? Consider the Collaborative Process rather than the Court Process

Before undertaking my collaborative training, I was under the impression that the collaborative process was only suitable in situations where everyone got along and could engage respectfully at the proverbial table.   Very...
child support obligations

Michel v. Graydon: Payors can’t avoid pre-existing child support obligations due to technicalities and the passage of time

The Supreme Court confirms that retroactive child support is akin to a debtor/creditor relationship that is not extinguished by a child’s age. Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Graydon, one of...

Living apart? You may still be in a common law relationship

The surest way to define any potential obligations to a partner, whether you live with them or not, is to secure a domestic contract Picture this:  You have a long-term boyfriend/girlfriend that...
Slip and Fall Notice Changes 2020

Must See: Slip and Fall Notice Changes 2020

A significant Bill, which changes the law regarding slip and fall accidents in Ontario was considered and passed by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills just two weeks ago. Bill...
What's the Difference Between a Lawyer and a Litigator

What’s the Difference Between a Lawyer and a Litigator?

The legal profession is one of the oldest in the world. But despite its tradition, it’s more varied than most people think. There are many different roles and specializations within the industry....
court order vaccines

Be prepared: Courts likely to Order that children receive the Covid-19 vaccine once available

Parents who are not necessarily “anti-vaxxers” may feel some reluctance to vaccinate their children with the Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available.  Be aware, the Court has already sent a strong message...
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