Julia Fogarty, Estate & Family Litigation

05/21/2026

What is unjust enrichment in Ontario family law?

If you sacrificed your career, contributed to a family business, maintained the home, or helped build wealth during a relationship, Ontario courts may recognize those contributions — even if assets were not in your name.

Our newest article explores:

• unjust enrichment claims
• common-law property rights
• joint family ventures
• business and property disputes after separation
• the landmark $3 million Ontario decision in Mullin v. Sherlock

Read more at Julia Fogarty, Estate & Family Litigation (https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/what-is-unjust-enrichment)

04/11/2026

Parenting disputes are not decided on emotion.
They are decided on structure, evidence, and strategy.
In Ontario, every parenting outcome turns on one legal test: the best interests of the child. But what that actually means—and how courts apply it—is often misunderstood.
For those navigating complex separations, understanding the difference between a reactive case and a strategic one is everything.
Read more at the link in bio.


Read the full article here: https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/best-interests-of-the-child

04/10/2026

Who stays in the family home after separation isn’t just practical—it’s strategic.

In Ontario, exclusive possession can remove a spouse from a home they legally own, shaping parenting arrangements, financial exposure, and leverage early in litigation. For high-net-worth individuals, this is often one of the most decisive early moves in a separation.

Understanding how courts approach this issue—and when to act—can make all the difference.



Read the article here: https://www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/exclusivepossession

04/05/2026

The matrimonial home is often the most valuable —and most contested — asset in a separation.

In Ontario, you can seek to force the sale of the home… but timing, strategy, and leverage matter far more than most people realize.

These decisions aren’t just legal —they shape liquidity, control negotiations, and ultimately determine financial outcomes.

If you’re navigating separation and want clarity on your options, this is essential reading.

www.yourfamlawyer.com/post/separationforcedsalematrimonialhomeontario

02/21/2024

Excited to announce that I will be joining Shulman & Partners LLP in their Toronto office on March 11, 2024. If you’re seeking a family lawyer or legal consult please contact the office to set up your next appointment.

12/08/2020

12/20/2019

Check out this interesting new article posted on our office's LinkedIn page, and follow our page for more interesting Family Law updates.

Bad faith can sometimes permeate the conduct of a case in family law proceedings, it is nice to see further illustrations of conduct by the parties that...

11/20/2019

We are excited to announce that we are also now on LinkedIn. Our page can be located at:

11/11/2019

If you are looking to set up a legal consult please contact Annette at [email protected] or by phone at 905-777-1615 ext 0003 (Annette works from 12:30pm to 5:00pm weekly) to arrange your appointment.

A one-hour legal consult with Ms. Dwyer is $339 (inclusive of tax); and
a one-hour legal consult with Ms. Fogarty is $209.05 (inclusive of tax)

We look forward to addressing your family law needs.

10/30/2019

Local resources can sometimes make all the difference.