This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from June 15, 2010

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from June 15, 2010 via Wise Law Blog: Bill 168: Ontario Workplace Harassment and Violence Legislation In Force https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2010/06/bill-168-ontario-workplace-harassment.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Claiming Dependent Support from an Estate #law #legal #EstatePlanning

Family members who were financially dependent upon a deceased person may be entitled to claim support from the deceased’s Estate.

If the deceased's will doesn't provide for these obligations, the support recipient can apply in court to request the support they are owed.

Under Ontario Succession Law Reform Act, support may be claimed by a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the deceased. A court will decide on entitlement, amount and duration of the support.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Spousal Support in Ontario #law #legal #separation #FamilyLaw

To determine entitlements to spousal support, Ontario courts consider the financial means of both spouses, the length of their marriage, and any economic disadvantage experienced by a spouse as a result of the marriage.

Also relevant is any significant disparity between the incomes of the spouses, the goal of encouraging economic self-sufficiency, and several other important factors. 

Common law spouses may have entitlements to spousal support on separation, if they have cohabited for at least 3 years or if they have children and have been in a relationship of some permanents.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Were You Termination with Cause

It is very difficult for employers to prove "just cause" for termination, unless there is evidence of gross or willful misconduct like theft, fraud, or intentional dereliction of duties.

To establish "cause" for termination because of performance concerns, employers must typically provide several written warnings as well as adequate opportunity for the employee to improve job performance.

You may be entitled to additional compensation.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of May 12, 2025

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of  May 12, 2025 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration’s Arrest of Wisconsin Judge
  

• Competition Bureau takes Canada's Wonderland to court over alleged 'deceptive marketing practices'
  

• AI Hallucinations Lawyers: Understanding the Risks: Ko v Li
  

• Ontario takes 1st step to appeal injunction preventing it from removing Toronto bike lanes
  

• QOTD: Chief Justice John Roberts
  

• Danielle Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party in Alberta
  

• Magistrate judge is breathing fire over law firm’s dragon logo on legal pleadings
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: May 8, 2025

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Competition Bureau takes Canada's Wonderland to court over alleged 'deceptive marketing practices' #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/XKZm6JJYdo

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Providing for Guardianship of your Children

You can leave instructions in your Will for who will have custody of your children after your death.

These custody appointments are valid for 90 days. After that, a Court must make a permanent custody order.

When deciding on custody of your children, the best interest of your children must be considered by the court and the Last Will not always be determinative.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: What are the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines? #law #legal #separation #FamilyLaw

The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) assist Ontario Courts in determining the entitlement, amount, and duration of spousal support payable by a spouse in Family Law proceedings.

The Guidelines consider the duration of the marriage, age, and income of the parties, any child support obligations and other relevant factors in determining spousal support obligations.

Legal professionals utilize software based on the Guidelines to calculate the range of possible spousal support entitlements that may be awarded.

Ontario’s Courts are required to consider the SSAG’s and to provide reasons for any decision that departs from them.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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