Krol & Krol Professional Corporation

12/23/2020

The Krol & Krol team wishes everyone a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

Our office will be closed from December 24 at 2:00 pm till January 4 at 9:00 am.

New clients can contact Marilyn Krol via email at [email protected]

10/22/2020

Financial disclosure is fundamental in family law.

Rule 13 of the Family Law Rules deals with financial disclosure and the Financial Statement in family law (either a Form 13 or a Form 13.1, depending on the circumstances). Generally, a Form 13.1 is used where there are both support and property claims. A Form 13 is used where there is only a support claim.

When filling out a Financial Statement, please keep the following in mind:

- Complete and accurate financial disclosure in your Financial Statement is necessary. Courts require this disclosure; furthermore, the disclosure simultaneously maximizes the possibility (if any) of a settlement.

- Do not simply estimate the value of all of your assets and debts on the relevant dates.

- Where appropriate, include notional costs of disposition, contingent tax liabilities, etc.

- Provide a documentary brief, including back-up documents, for the entries in your Financial Statement to the other side.

There are some instances where the parties do not need to serve and file Financial Statements. For instance, parties who claim spousal support under the Divorce Act do not need to serve and file Financial Statements or provide additional financial disclosure, if the parties file a consent agreeing not to serve and file Financial Statements (Rule 13(8)(a) of the Family Law Rules).

Contact our family lawyers at 905.707.3370, ext. 22 to learn more about Financial Statements and documentary disclosure.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this account is general and intended for informational purposes only. This account does not give specific legal advice, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional legal services.

09/04/2020

This week Krol & Krol proudly sponsored the Jewish Addiction Community Services (JACS) Invitational Golf Tournament at Oakdale Golf & Country Club. As a leading resource in the battle against addiction, JACS is a centre that supports individuals suffering from drug, alcohol, gambling, and/or abuse problems.

To learn more about JACS and how you can get involved visit the following link https://jacstoronto.org.

08/05/2020

The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is a division of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario. The OCL represents children who are under age 18 in litigation involving custody, access, child protection, estates, trusts, and civil litigation.

Should you wish to learn more about the OCL, visit the link below or call 905.707.3370 to speak with one of Krol & Krol's experienced family law lawyers.

The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is a division of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario. The OCL represents children who are under age 18 in litigation involving custody, access, child protection, estates, trusts, and civil litigation....

08/04/2020

Have you heard of the term "matrimonial home?"

Not quite sure what it means in the context of family law?

Click on the link below to educate yourself about the matrimonial home and its significance in family law proceedings.

Matrimonial Home Definition: Every property in which a person has an interest and that is or, if the spouses have separated, was at the time of separation ordinarily occupied by the person and his or her spouse as their family residence...

07/23/2020

On Monday, July 20, the Ontario government announced that the following regions will be moving onto Stage 3, excluding Toronto, Peel Region, and Windsor-Essex.

Stage 3 increases gathering limits to 50 people when indoors and 100 people when outdoors. However, individuals will still have to maintain physical social distancing with others from outside their social circle (which continues to have a limit of 10 people).

Stage 3 also allows indoor dining (excluding buffets) to resume operations. Furthermore, gyms will be permitted to reopen with strict social distancing measures in place.

Although it is exciting to see businesses begin to reopen, remember that the fight against COVID-19 is not over. We must continue to take precautions by wearing face coverings, sanitizing our hands, and social distancing from others.

For more information visit the following link
https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/07/ontario-moving-more-regions-into-stage-3.html.
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07/22/2020

S***m donation is legal in Canada. However, there are restrictions surrounding s***m donation. For instance, it is illegal to purchase s***m from a donor/person acting on behalf of a donor. However, it is permissible to reimburse expenses incurred in the course of the donation.

To learn more about reproductive and fertility law visit our link below or contact Ashley Krol at 905.707.3370, ext. 30.

S***m donation is legal in Canada. However, there are restrictions surrounding s***m donation. For instance, it is illegal to purchase s***m from a donor/person acting on behalf of a donor. It is permissible to reimburse expenses incurred in the course of...

07/21/2020

Having a will is important to ensure you and your family are protected after you pass on. However, drafting a will can be extremely overwhelming. That's why we recommend contracting a lawyer.

For more information on wills, or to retain a lawyer to draft a will, telephone Krol & Krol at 905.707.3370.

A will is a legal document that is used to determine the division of an individual’s assets following their death. Preparing a will begins with the completion of a list of both your assets as well as your debts. This...

07/17/2020

In Ontario, where the Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice does not exist, the jurisdiction over family law matters is divided between the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice.

Cases that involve divorce and/or property claims can only be brought before the Superior Court, whereas child protection and adoption cases must be commenced only in the Ontario Court of Justice.

To learn more about jurisdiction visit the link below.

Where the Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice operates, there is no divided jurisdiction in those family law matters. This is so because the Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice exercises a single jurisdiction...

07/16/2020

Congratulations to Krol & Krol’s family law associate, Katie Hunter, for her feature article published by the Ontario Bar Association.

In her article, Katie discusses family law legislation involved when clients are selling their matrimonial home during a separation or divorce (i.e. when both spouses are on title versus when one spouse is on title).

To read more about Katie’s article visit https://www.oba.org/Sections/Real-Property-Law/Articles/Articles-2020/April-2020/The-Intersection-Between-Real-Estate-and-Family-La?utm_source=LYR&utm_medium=EM&utm_campaign=section%20insider