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IMPORTANT MESSAGE - IN MEMORIAM
MARCEL RICHARD BANASINSKI
FOUNDER AND OWNER OF BANASINSKI & ASSOCIATES AND DAD LAW
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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marcel Richard Banasinski on October 19, 2023, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
After 22 years of serving clients, the office was closed permanently on November 7, 2023, and no longer meeting, serving or representing any clients.
Thank you.
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Who Keeps Fluffy?
Even pets are not immune from the acrimony between separating spouses in family law cases, and judges are called upon to decide their...
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Hutcheon v. Bissonnette, 2017 CarsellOnt 1948 serves as a warning to those who choose not to comply with disclosure orders. In the...
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The New Family Law Rules - The Changes to the Federal Divorce Act
Royal Assent was passed onto Bill C-78 to amend the Federal Family law in Canada related to divorce, parenting, and enforcement of family...
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Spousal Support Recipients are Obligated to Contribute to Their Own Support
Having to pay spousal support can be a difficult pill to swallow; especially if it appears that your spouse is not attempting to support...
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Apr 19, 20213 min read
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The father sought the court to hold the mother in contempt for breach of a court order with regards to her interference with his access...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
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Unfortunately, it is a far all-too-common scenario in family law: the parent with whom the child resides denies access or claims that the...
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A Decision of Interest How to Make Sure You Aren’t Paying Twice
What do a loan shark and an ex-spouse have in common? Chances are, they’re both charging you interest. Bad jokes aside, separated and...
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Apr 19, 20213 min read
The “Best Interest of the Child” Is a Fundamental Principle in Family Law and Their Voices Matter
Introduction: The "best interest of the child" is an important principle in family law supported by case law and legislation. The...
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I am Supporting My ExWife... And Her New Boyfriend
It can take a while to work through the court process to obtain a final order for any relief sought. Parties often bring motions for...
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The Dangers of a Home Made Separation Agreement
While the idea of a home-made separation agreement may seem like an appealing way to save on the costs of hiring a lawyer, there are a...
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Child Support and Dependent Credits: How Simple Solutions Can Cause Complex Problems
Who gets to claim the children as dependents at tax time? Sometimes the answer to this question is straightforward. Parents with primary...
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The Danger of Placing Assets Solely in a Spouse’s Name
It is common for self-employed individuals to place their assets in their spouse’s name to protect them from creditors. What happens,...
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