This Week in Family Law Newsletter

Condolences

We are sad to announce that Patrick D. Schmidt passed away on October 14, 2020. Patrick was a partner at Thomson Rogers for 35 years leading their Family Law Group. He was a passionate litigator with a legendary reputation. Those that had the pleasure of working with or against Patrick will miss him and his uncanny ability to see the humour in almost everything. He was a fierce rival, an excellent mentor, and a good friend. He will be missed.

What You Permit, You Promote

Ni v. Yan, 2020 CarswellOnt 14206 (S.C.J.) - Jarvis J.

A Problem: Reasoned Consent without Reasons or Consent

Office of the Children's Lawyer v. Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto, 2020 CarswellOnt 9851 (S.C.J.) - Penny J.

Time, Time, Time, See What's Become of Me

Bredenkamp v. Bredenkamp (2020), 41 R.F.L. (8th) 129 (B.C. S.C.) - Shergill J.

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