For lawyers. “forum shopping” usually means locating a lawsuit in a jurisdiction or with a court that may be sympathetic to your position. There is forum shopping as well for corporations, and some changes to the Canada Business Corporations Act…

One of the basics of trademark law is “use”. It is important in several ways, but a major one is testing whether somebody is infringing another’s mark. A lot of this comes down to the purpose of trademarks: giving a…

The family home is central to everyday family life, but when a separation occurs, the home can also become central to litigation between the spouses.

Home video for security purposes and child care is everywhere these days. Check out our video where Craig Zawada, Q.C. talks about some of the things you need to think about.

When people think of child support, they often think about what’s called the table amount. The table amount covers day-to-day expenses like food, shelter, clothing, and most extra-curricular activities. However, you can sometimes expect a higher child support payment for…

Are you curious about how much child support you should receive each month? Or, on the flip-side, whether you’re paying more than you should be? Look to the Federal Child Support Guidelines for what’s often a definitive answer. In a…

September 1 was noteworthy in the WMCZ world for a couple of reasons. First, it was our 22nd Anniversary as a Firm. Unfortunately, 22 years doesn’t have the same ring as “25” or “50”, let alone a name like “Golden…

People often approach me with questions about the result adultery can have on their marital relationship or post-separation situations. Most people believe their spouse’s extra-marital affair, and the resulting breakdown of marriage, should favour the innocent spouse in a property…