Articles and Interviews

Shinehoft Law - Married vs. Common-law Rights in Estate Matters

Married couples and those in common-law relationships are generally treated the same in estates …

Shinehoft Law - POA Beats DNR Tattoo Across Chest

Communicating one’s wishes for end-of-life care is essential to ensure they’re honoured, but there’s …

Shinehoft Law - Grandparents Rights Can Be Double-Edged Sword

Grandparents who receive access to their grandchildren through the courts, thanks to changes in …

Shinehoft Law - Estate Planning Discussions Prudent Before an Emergency

It can be one of the toughest subjects to talk about, but discussing estate …

Shinehoft Law - Getting to Yes-Best Options for Dealing with Childcare Expenses

Separating couples are better off negotiating an agreement to deal with childcare expenses rather …

Shinehoft Law - Cohabitation Agreements Make Asset Division Support Easier Upon Split

Common-law couples could make their lives easier by drafting up simple cohabitation agreements, which …

Shinehoft Law - Language Matters-Positive Changes in Family Law Legislation

Toronto family lawyer Elinor Shinehoft would like to see Ontario follow Nova Scotia’s lead and …

Shinehoft Law - Increased Use of Paralegals in Family Law Raises Questions

A report on streamlining and expanding family courts in Ontario suggests specialized paralegals should …

Shinehoft Law - Collaborative Law Can Diffuse Volatile Family Law Cases

Collaborative law can be an effective way to handle high-conflict cases of separation and …