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September 24, 2026
10 Common Mistakes Estate Trustees Make (and How to Avoid Them)
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September 21, 2026
Title Fraud in Ontario: How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves
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September 17, 2026
The AFCC Parenting Plan Guide and Parenting Plans in Ontario: What You Need to Know
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September 14, 2026
Hidden Assets in Divorce: What Happens If Your Spouse Isn’t Being Honest About Money?
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September 8, 2026
Why Is It Taking So Long to Receive My Inheritance in Ontario?
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August 31, 2026
I Was Named as an Estate Trustee: What Should I Do First?
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August 25, 2026
Estate Planning for Cottage Owners in Ontario
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August 18, 2026
What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in Ontario?
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August 12, 2026
Parenting Through Separation When Your Child Has Severe Disabilities: Practical Guidance for Co-Parenting and Court in Ontario
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August 4, 2026
What Is an Estate Trustee and What Are Their Responsibilities – Part 2
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July 30, 2026
What Is an Estate Trustee and What Are Their Responsibilities
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July 27, 2026
Making Your Cohabitation or Separation Agreement Enforceable: Why Financial Disclosure Matters
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July 23, 2026
What Happens when a Residential Real Estate Deal Falls Apart
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July 20, 2026
Support in the Courtroom: Support Persons, Support Animals, and the Limits of Accommodation
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July 13, 2026
Family Law Appeals in Ontario: What You Need to Know
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July 6, 2026
Why It Is Important to Deal with Pensions in an Ontario Family Law Matter
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June 30, 2026
Parenting with Mental Health Concerns, No Contact Orders, and Criminal Charges in Ontario: How to Navigate Parenting Time Safely and Effectively
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June 25, 2026
5 Legal Mistakes Ottawa Homebuyers Are Making in 2026
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June 22, 2026
Court Jurisdiction in Family Law: Understanding Where Your Case Should Be Heard
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June 18, 2026
Understanding Mortgage Defaults in Ottawa: What Homeowners Can Expect
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June 15, 2026
Challenging Jurisdiction in a Family Law Matter: What You Need to Know
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June 11, 2026
Understanding a Power of Sale in Ontario: What Property Owners Can Expect
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June 8, 2026
Michael Jackson’s Estate, the Michael Biopic, and What Ontario Law Would Look Like for Celebrity Estates and Copyright
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June 4, 2026
Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter in Canada: What It Is and When You Need One
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June 1, 2026
Applying to Become an Estate Trustee Without a Will in Ontario
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May 19, 2026
Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes New Tort of Family Violence
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May 4, 2026
Substance Abuse in Parenting Disputes: How Courts Balance Risk, Recovery, and the Best Interests of the Child
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April 27, 2026
Travelling with Children During Separation: What Parents Need to Know
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April 20, 2026
Questioning in Family Law: A Powerful Tool — But Not Without Risks
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April 7, 2026
Understanding the Family Court Process in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide
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March 23, 2026
Summary Judgment in Family Law: When a Trial May Not Be Necessary
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March 16, 2026
Parenting Plans and Parenting Agreements: Creating Structure and Stability for Children
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March 9, 2026
First-Time Home Buyers in Ottawa: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
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March 2, 2026
Motions for Contempt in Family Law: A Serious Remedy of Last Resort
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February 23, 2026
The Family Law Trial: What to Expect and When It Becomes Necessary
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February 17, 2026
Arbitration vs Court in Family Law: Understanding Your Options
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January 19, 2026
Planning for Your Pets in Your Will: What Ontario Owners Need to Know
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January 12, 2026
Financial Disclosure in Ontario Family Law: What You Need to Know
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January 5, 2026
Social Media and Your Will: Planning for Your Digital Legacy in Ontario
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December 16, 2025
Urgent Motions in Ontario Family Law: Understanding the Legal Test
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December 1, 2025
Why You Should Make a Will Sooner Rather Than Later
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November 24, 2025
Dunmore v. Mehralian: Supreme Court Clarifies “Habitual Residence” in Family Law
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November 17, 2025
Why Your Case May Be on a Trial List and Why Settlement is Often the Best Choice
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November 10, 2025
October 2025 – Market Overview
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November 3, 2025
Differences between Foreclosure and Power of Sale in Ontario
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October 27, 2025
Family Mediation: A Practical Alternative to Going to Court – Part 2
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October 22, 2025
Family Mediation: A Practical Alternative to Going to Court – Part 1
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October 6, 2025
Hidden Assets in Divorce: What You Need to Know Under Ontario Family Law
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September 29, 2025
Blended Families & Wills: Avoiding Inheritance Disputes Before They Happen
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September 22, 2025
What Buyers Need to Know about Pre-Construction Condo Purchases
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September 15, 2025
Understanding Parental Alienation in Family Law
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September 8, 2025
The Legal Complexities of Relocation After Divorce: Understanding Ontario’s Family Law Landscape
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September 2, 2025
Who Gets the Dog? The Rise of ‘Pet Custody’ in Ontario Family Law
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August 25, 2025
Can You Change a Separation Agreement?
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August 18, 2025
Digital Divorce: How Social Media Can Impact Your Family Law Case in Ontario
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August 11, 2025
Top 7 Common Myths About Family Law & The Truth Behind Them
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August 5, 2025
Understanding Family Law Terms: Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time
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July 21, 2025
Estate Probate Process & What You Need to Know
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July 14, 2025
July 2025 – Market Overview
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July 7, 2025
Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent
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June 23, 2025
Why You Should Hire a Wills & Estates Lawyer Over a DIY Service
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June 16, 2025
Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market: What You Need to Know
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June 9, 2025
June 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis
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October 24, 2020
So you and your partner are separating… what now?

If you find yourself asking “What do I do now?” and “Where do I even start?” after a decision to separate, know that you are not alone! The law is complicated and there are many rights and obligations at separation that you may not know you have.

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March 1, 2019
Limits to the Attorney General’s Discretion
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January 22, 2019
Patent and Latent Defects in real estate law
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October 16, 2018
Common risks in residential real estate
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September 11, 2018
Ottawa real estate lawyer: What happens when a deal goes sideways?
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January 29, 2018
The Theoretical case of R. v. Patrick Brown
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August 16, 2017
Separation Agreements – 9 Things to know
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August 1, 2017
Re: Sanfilippo buys Judiciary appointment for $1,800
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July 6, 2017
The Case of Omar Khadr
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May 25, 2017
Real estate lawyer’s common advice on Agreements of Purchase and Sale
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April 6, 2017
Contingency Fees
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March 29, 2017
When in doubt, dial out
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December 13, 2016
Holiday access disputes
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October 3, 2016
Access disputes – Tips from an experienced family lawyer
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August 2, 2016
Dealing with negative Google reviews through the court system
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April 22, 2016
Why use a family lawyer in Ottawa?
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February 25, 2016
Custody and the Best Interests of the Child
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August 5, 2015
Access during the Holidays: Who Gets the Kids?
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July 7, 2015
Disclose! Disclose! Disclose!
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February 19, 2015
The Administration of Justice is in Disrepute
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February 3, 2015
Find me a giant unicorn and an insurance company that really cares.
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January 19, 2015
Family law lawyers – Access disputes
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January 6, 2015
Brace yourselves for interest rate increases
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December 30, 2014
Compliance Issues in buying a triplex
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December 16, 2014
Business development for young lawyers
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November 3, 2014
6 Things You Should Know Before You Buy a Condo
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October 2, 2014
Real Estate Closings
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September 22, 2014
Ottawa Real estate closings
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February 24, 2014
Family Law Lawyers
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February 21, 2014
Legal Services – Bryan Delaney
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February 21, 2014
Affidavits, Notarizations and Statutory Declarations
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February 12, 2014
Estimated Court Costs in Family law
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January 16, 2014
Damages for Personal Injury cases
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January 13, 2014
Ottawa Family lawyer provides tips on minimizing family conflict
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November 20, 2013
Top Five Tips from Ottawa Real Estate Lawyer
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November 19, 2013
Finding an Ottawa Family Lawyer
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November 11, 2013
Finding a Personal Injury lawyer in Ottawa
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November 1, 2013
Lawyers’ Blog
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September 30, 2013
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Bryan Delaney has over 20 years of experience in family, real estate, and wills and estates law. He has represented clients at mediations, motions, appeals, and trials. If you have a legal issue that requires seasoned counsel and legal experience, get in touch. We offer consultations for prospective clients over the telephone. Book yours now.

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