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Exploring the Limitation Period for Estate Disputes

By Blake Bochinski

This article focuses on how the limitation period for legal disputes involving an estate often differ from ordinary claims. When are Estates Involved? In…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is Pleased to Welcome New Firm Lawyer

We are pleased to announce that Vladimir Nikitin has joined Perley-Robertson, Hill and McDougall LLP/s.r.l.  Vladimir specializes in Wills and Estates…

Can I Stay in My Common-Law Partner’s Solely Owned Home After Separation?

By Jack Song

When couples separate, the family home is likely one of the biggest assets to be divided, and the issue of who gets to stay in the home until it is…

Re-Examining Coercive Control: Ahluwalia and the Tort of Family Violence

By Alexandra Fleck

Legislative Changes Through legislation passed in 2020,[1] the Divorce Act was amended in 2021 to include the definition of the term family violence at…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall as Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that we have been recognized once again as Canada’s Top Small & Medium…

Meet PRHM’s Family Law Group

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.’s Family Law Group is a force to be reckoned with. The Family Law Group boasts Sarah Kennedy, Richard…

John Siwiec, Partner at Perley-Robertson, Hill & Mcdougall Llp/S.R.L. Has Been Added To The Vancouver…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to congratulate John Siwiec, a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Group on recently being…

Defending an Application for Cessation: Protecting Refugee Status in Canada

By Warren L. Creates

Navigating The Legal Landscape of Generative AI: A Guide to Responsible Practices

By Mariam Sarr

The legal community is grappling with the ethical implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) as technological innovation continues. Developed…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall is Pleased to Announce New Firm Partner

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that Sarah Kennedy has joined the Firm’s Partnership. Sarah is the Head of our…

Guaranteed Replacement Insurance Coverage 2023 ONCA

By Joshua Nutt

In Trillium Mutual Insurance Company v. Emond, 2023 ONCA 729, the Court of Appeal for Ontario addressed the interpretation of a Guaranteed Rebuilding Cost…

Should I stay or should I go: Occupation rent and the family home

By Sarah Kennedy

It goes without saying that, when couples separate, there are frequently a number of joint assets and joint debts left to untangle. And while it is easy…