This recent family law decision that has gained much attention, as it establishes the new common law tort of “family violence”.
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Harris v. Ontario, 2016 ONSC 4641
Are claims for recovery of legal expenses incurred in connection with the inquest conducted into the death of JD potentially recoverable in law as against the defendants, pursuant to section 61(1) of the Family Law Act, or are such expenses excluded claims which are not potentially recoverable at law?
Romanoski Estate v. Seburn, 2016 ONSC 3481 (CanLII)
The mother pregnant with the deceased’s child is entitled to claim pursuant to section 61 of the Family Law Act.