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Ontario Considers Expanding Definition of “Child” in Children’s Law Reform Act to Include Adult “Children” with Disabilities
The Ministry of the Attorney General (the “Ministry”) has invited consultation from community stakeholders to expand the definition of “child” in the Children’s Law Reform Act (“CLRA”). The new definition would include…
Commentary on Government Programs and Supports for Children with Autism
The Ontario government continues to make improvements to the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), including the expansion of services to support children’s ongoing learning and development. We highlight some of those changes here…
COVID-19: Family Law Implications for Parenting During COVID-19
Posted April 7, 2020 Parents are confronting scary and overwhelming uncertainty right now in facilitating access of children between homes and ensuring the health and safety of their families. With court hearings…
COVID-19: Update on Urgency in Family Law Cases
Posted April 3, 2020 Effective April 6, 2020, some amendments have been made with respect to matters that will be heard by the Toronto Superior Court of Justice – Family, as well…
Family Law Round-Up 2019
It has been an exciting year supporting families at PooranLaw by expanding our firm’s practice areas into family law and education law with the addition of partner, Melanie Battaglia. In addition to…
Our Community Outreach – 2019
It has been another busy year for the PooranLaw team as our lawyers delivered seminars in-person and online to a variety of individuals, families and community-based organizations across Ontario. Here are a…
Family Law: Links & Resources
Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about Family Law in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference. Check back here…
Family Law Facts
Even if you have not signed anything, you may be legally separated from your spouse! You are legally separated if: The relationship has broken down and there is no reasonable prospect of…
Recent Cases – Adult Children with Disabilities and Daycare Supports
Two recent cases emphasis the need for parents and childcare providers to be better informed about government funded programs and services available to families of people (children and adults) with disabilities. Morden…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.