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Login to watch this video if you have a subscription. Learn more about subscriptions.These six family law snappers cover child support for adult children with disabilities, interim spousal support criteria, grandparent contact tests, civil contempt remedies for parenting order breaches, foreign divorce recognition and spousal support limits, and the right of adult children with disabilities to participate in parenting proceedings.
• Walker v Walker, 2024 ONSC 198
Michael Randazzo, RPB Family Law
An examination of a 2024 Ontario Superior Court decision on child support for adult children with disabilities illustrates how ODSP income and guideline tables are modified through detailed budget analysis to determine an equitable support amount. The court differentiates basic needs from luxuries, allocates shortfalls between parents proportionally and underscores the importance of consistent budgeting and prior consultation before incurring significant Section 7 expenses.
• Enyedy-Goldner v Goldner, 2024 ONSC 1755
Aniqa Kassam, CCY Law
An examination of a 2024 Superior Court decision on interim spousal support outlines how entitlement is assessed on compensatory and non-compensatory grounds at a prima facie stage and how quantum is set to preserve a pre-separation standard of living within post-separation realities. It underscores interim support as a provisional remedy governed by guideline ranges, proportional balancing of incomes and expenses, reasonable efforts toward self-sufficiency and the temporary nature of the order pending a final hearing.
• FS v NJ and TS, 2024 ONCJ 199
Grace Foran, Cooligan Yehia LLP
An examination of a 2024 Ontario Court of Justice decision on grandparent contact illustrates how courts defer to parental autonomy unless a grandparent establishes a meaningful prior relationship that a parent’s decision imperils unreasonably. It outlines the framework requiring proof of a positive bond before applying a best interest analysis to override a parent’s refusal.
• Antoine v. Antoine, 2024 ONSC 1397
Meghan Boyer, Mann Lawyers
An examination of a 2024 Ontario Superior Court decision on civil contempt in family law clarifies how contempt serves a remedial function reserved for serious breaches of parenting orders. It outlines the two stage test, which requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of clear operative orders, proper notice, knowledge and disobedience, and underscores the need to protect children’s best interests by favouring alternative remedies when contempt is not appropriate.
• Vyazemskaya v Safin, 2024 ONCA 156 & Sonia v Ratan, 2024
ONCA 152
Angela Livingstone, Richardson Hall LLP
A review of two 2024 Court of Appeal decisions clarifies how foreign divorces are presumptively recognized when a real and substantial connection exists and how provincial family law statutes restrict spousal support claims to current spouses. It highlights the distinct unfair form shopping exception, confirms the narrow scope of public policy exclusions and identifies legislative gaps that leave separated former spouses without relief.
• Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2023 ONCA 476 –SCC
Jack Song Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP
An analysis of a 2024 Ontario Court of Appeal decision clarifies that adult children living with disabilities under parental charge retain the right to participate in parenting order proceedings unless there is a specific finding of incapacity. It emphasizes the common law principles of the right to be heard and presumption of capacity, calling for domain specific assessments and the addition of the adult child as a party with independent representation when their residence is at issue.
Meghan is a family law lawyer at Mann Lawyers LLP and was called to the bar in June 2024. She earned her undergraduate degree in Global and International Studies from Carleton University in 2019, graduating with High Distinction. Meghan then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University in 2023. During her time at McGill, Meghan volunteered with the Legal Information Clinic at McGill, where she provided legal information to members of the Montreal community and assisted students in navigating university policies and responding to disciplinary actions. In 2023, she further honed her legal experience by clerking at the Administrative Tribunal of Quebec in the Social Affairs Division. Meghan completed both her summer student placement and articles at Mann Lawyers, where she developed a passion for collaborating with clients and colleagues to craft creative and contextually informed strategies for resolving family law issues.
Grace Foran is an associate whose practice focuses on family law matters. Grace’s experience includes cases with high-conflict parenting disputes, support claims, and property issues. Grace received her J.D. from the University of Ottawa. She competed in the Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition during law school, winning best individual student. Grace also received the Family Law Institute Prize for achieving the highest standing in Advanced Family Law. Before joining Cooligan Yehia LLP, Grace articled with a boutique family law firm in Ottawa. She previously summered with a small firm in litigation.
Aniqa joined Campbell Clark Yemensky in 2023 as an articling student and was called to the bar of Ontario in June 2024. She obtained her Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa, with a specialization in Social Justice. Aniqa is originally from Calgary, Alberta and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from the University of Calgary. Aniqa practices family law and has experience with a variety of cases involving parenting disputes, support claims, and property issues. She is dedicated to ensuring access to justice within her community and approaches her work with diligence and compassion. In her spare time, Aniqa enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Angela was drawn to practicing family law by her desire to help people navigate challenging personal circumstances and to demystify the practical aspects of relationship breakdown. She understands that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to family law matters; instead, Angela works with clients to develop creative, efficient, and forward-thinking solutions that work for their unique family circumstances. Prior to law school, Angela completed a BA Honours in Political Science at Acadia University and was a stay-at-home parent for six years and a diplomatic spouse for three, posting to Israel from 2013 until 2016. On returning to Canada, Angela pursued a law degree at the University of Ottawa. While in law school, she was an Editor with the Ottawa Law Review (2016-2019) and worked for Global Affairs Canada.
Michael Leibovitch Randazzo is an associate at RPB Family Law Corporation, practising exclusively in Family Law. He was called to the bar in 2021 and joined RPB Family Law Corporation in June 2022. In 2020, Michael completed his Juris Doctor at uOttawa, where he graduated cum laude. During his legal studies his passion for Family Law developed – he won first-place team in the Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition due to his dispute resolution and oral advocacy skills. Michael completed an undergraduate degree majoring in Psychology with a minor in Aboriginal Studies. While playing varsity football for the uOttawa Gee-Gees, he won the President’s Award and earned Academic All-Canadian honours. His passion for football and Indigenous advocacy converged when he coached youth football in the Cree Nations of Chisasibi and Mistissini. He then completed a master’s degree in Human Kinetics, studying how rural and remote Indigenous communities address food insecurity through land-based food practices, and published two academic articles on his research. When he is not working, Michael can be found whitewater kayaking on the Ottawa River, hiking in the Adirondacks, or spending time with his fiancée.
Jack Song is a family lawyer at Perley-Robertson, Hill and McDougall LLP/s.r.l. He specializes in family law litigation and assists clients with a variety of family law issues, including parenting, support, division of property, trust claims for unmarried couples, and domestic contracts. Prior to being called to the Bar in 2023, Jack summered at the University of Ottawa’s Community Legal Clinic, providing pro bono legal services in family law matters to members of the Ottawa community
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