Jan, 2025 Marriage is defined in the federal Civil Marriage Act as “[…] the lawful union of two persons to the exclusion of all others”. There are multiple factors involved when it comes to having a legal civil marriage under federal Canadian law. The law requires that the parties be two persons, have capacity to … Continue reading “What makes a marriage “valid” under Canadian law?”
Read More ›The matrimonial home is defined in section 18 of the Family Law Act, as “every property in which a person has an interest and that is or, if the spouses have separated, was at the time of separation ordinarily occupied by the person and his or her spouse as their family residence”. Simply means that every property that the couple lived in ordinarily during their marriage or relationship.
Read More ›The basic standards that apply to all contracts are that there must be an offer, consideration, and acceptance and that the contract is signed, sealed, and delivered. Valid contracts can be both oral and written; however, it is best practice to ensure that any contract you intend to be binding is written and signed by both parties, preferably with more than one witness present.
Read More ›At Rashidy & Associates, providing Family Law services in Toronto, we frequently dispute Ontario-based family law matters involving Decision Making Responsibility (DMR).
Read More ›Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said Sunday Canada will not get involved in resettling Palestinian refugees displaced by the expansion of controversial Israeli settlements.
Read More ›Community organizations working to advance racial equity and racial justice in Ontario welcome the announcement made by Premier Kathleen Wynne on her plan to establish an Anti-racism Directorate to combat racism in Ontario. Colour of Poverty/Colour of Change (COPC) is a province-wide initiative made up of individuals and organizations working
Read More ›TORONTO — As Canada prepares to receive 25,000 Syrian refugees, a coalition of anti-racism groups is calling on all Canadians to ensure those seeking refuge don’t become scapegoats for anger over the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Read More ›CBC News · Posted: Nov 19, 2015 3:24 PM ET | Last Updated: November 19, 2015 In this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, photo, a Syrian refugee child sleeps in his father’s arms. Canada has vowed to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees, and anti-racism groups worry they will become scapegoats for anger over the Paris attacks. (Muhammed
Read More ›CBC News · Posted: Nov 19, 2015 11:54 AM ET | Last Updated: November 20, 2015 Metrolinx staff discovered this anti-Muslim graffiti in a GO Transit train on Wednesday night. This image has been modified to obscure profanity. (Metrolinx) Two Muslim women were accosted and verbally assaulted on a Toronto subway train on Wednesday night, the TTC
Read More ›An 11-year-old Ottawa soccer player said Saturday she will continue to fight to wear her hijab, even though the the world’s top soccer association has refused to change its rules on the issue. “I thought it was disappointing because I thought I would actually make a difference, but I didn’t,” Asmahan Mansour told CBC News
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