Johnson Miller Family Lawyers

07/31/2026

Wishing our entire community a fantastic Civic Holiday weekend! If you are traveling or heading out on a road trip over the next three days, stay safe on the roads and enjoy the journey.

07/30/2026

Johnson Miller Family Lawyers is growing! We are seeking a full-time, on-site Front Office Coordinator/Client Relations Specialist to join our dedicated family law team.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our clients, overseeing front desk operations, managing the client intake process, scheduling consultations, and providing essential administrative support to our legal team. If you are a professional, personable individual with at least one year of experience in administration or customer service, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to client care, we want to hear from you. Experience in the legal field and proficiency with Microsoft Office are highly valued.

To apply, please submit your resume via email to Lauren Di Pierdomenico, Office Manager, at [email protected]. Please ensure your subject line reads "Application for Front Office Coordinator".

While we welcome all interested applicants, please note that only those whose qualifications match our requirements will be contacted.

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07/28/2026

Digital evidence, from encrypted messages and financial records to geotagged photographs, forms the backbone of modern family law disputes involving support claims, property division, and parenting arrangements.

The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence adds significant complexity to this evidentiary landscape. AI tools can seamlessly alter metadata, edit visual records, and synthesize highly convincing fraudulent media or documents, creating unprecedented challenges regarding authenticity, privacy, and evidentiary reliability in court. Family law litigants and courts are increasingly forced to scrutinize the digital chain of custody to distinguish genuine records from sophisticated fabrications.

The second installment of our three-part blog series examines how artificial intelligence impacts digital evidence and the evolving forensic methods Ontario courts use to verify authenticity.

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Learn how AI, screenshots, deepfakes, and digital records may affect Ontario family law disputes.

07/24/2026

Exciting News 📣

Johnson Miller Family Lawyers will soon be moving to a new office space located at 1785 Walker Road, Suite 200, Windsor, ON N8W 3P2.

Stay tuned for updates regarding our official move-in date!

07/22/2026

Johnson Miller Family Lawyers is proud to welcome Isabel Brisson to the firm as our newest Associate!

Isabel returns to the Windsor-Essex community after earning her undergraduate degree summa cm laude from the University of Ottawa and her Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Throughout her legal education, she demonstrated a strong commitment to family law and advocacy, serving as President of the Students' Law Society and working with Downtown Legal Services to provide legal aid to low-income individuals.

Isabel understands the deeply personal nature of family law and is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex challenges to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Please join us in welcoming Isabel to the team!

07/20/2026

A successful co-parenting relationship relies heavily on clarity, especially when navigating the busy summer months of camp schedules, family vacations, and travel plans. Under Ontario's Family Law Act and the Divorce Act, the focus remains entirely on the "best interests of the child."

A well-drafted parenting plan eliminates guesswork by clearly outlining schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and holiday rotations. If you are navigating a separation and need help establishing a clear framework that works for your family this summer and beyond, our experienced team is here to guide you.

Contact Johnson Miller Family Lawyers today by calling 519-973-1500 or visiting johnsonmiller.ca to schedule a consultation.

07/15/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming a common tool for handling daily tasks like drafting communications and organizing schedules. However, using generative AI during a separation or divorce introduces significant risks, as personal data, shared messages, and financial disclosures could later become evidence in court or mediation.

Our latest three-part blog series explores the critical implications of AI on Ontario family law, highlighting how separating spouses can protect their privacy and preserve their legal positions.

Read more via the link below.

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Learn how AI may affect divorce, co-parenting, privacy, communication, and family law disputes in Ontario.

07/13/2026

The Ontario Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the strict jurisdictional boundaries governing international custody disputes under the Hague Convention. In Mazzeo v. Mazzeo (2026 ONCA 447), the court dismissed a mother’s urgent motion to stay an order requiring the immediate return of her child to California, enforcing a pre-existing final consent parenting order after a winter holiday visit in Ontario was wrongfully extended.

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In breach of court order, mother kept daughter in Canada after winter break visit

07/08/2026

Managing real estate portfolios during a high-net-worth divorce involves complex financial and operational considerations. In the second part of our series on investment properties and marital breakdown, we explore the challenges of refinancing, property disposal, and the tax consequences that impact asset division.

When a marriage dissolves, a shared real estate portfolio cannot simply be split without triggering significant financial events. Forcing the sale of a rental property or commercial unit to satisfy an equalization payment can lead to immediate capital gains taxes, recapture of capital cost allowance (CCA), and steep mortgage prepayment penalties. Conversely, refinancing to buy out a partner's equity requires careful underwriting. The situation becomes even more complicated with out-of-province or cross-border holdings, which are common in the Windsor-Detroit border region and subject to distinct legal jurisdictions and foreign tax exposure.

Our latest blog provides an in-depth analysis of the tax and corporate structures involved in unwinding or transferring investment real estate during an Ontario divorce. Read the full post to understand how to protect your portfolio's value and minimize tax liabilities: https://ow.ly/Keib50ZlbAR

Dividing rental properties in a Windsor-Essex divorce? Learn about refinancing, tax, disclosure, and cross-border issues.

07/06/2026

Intergenerational co-parenting plays a powerful role in early childhood development. Recent research highlights that when parents and grandparents share child-rearing responsibilities, the quality of their relationship directly impacts a child's social-emotional well-being. https://ow.ly/HrK650Zk21u

A recent Nebraska research project explored the child-rearing role of grandparents and its effect on children’s well-being and family harmony.