Corinna Traill, Barrister & Solicitor

01/04/2026

Sharing this because it's a great overview for those embarking on the separation and divorce process in the New Year.

This Zoom presentation is being re-screened this Wed, Jan 7. Lawyers and non-lawyers are welcome to register to attend (and attendance is anonymous for confidentiality reasons).

Family law firms often see a surge in separation and divorce inquiries in the first week of January following the winter holidays. Due to this surge, the first Monday of January has come to be recognized as "Divorce Day" among the family law community.

In this 1-hour presentation, family lawyers, Russell Alexander, Michelle Mulchan, Carolyn Warner, and Annie Yektaeian, discuss the history of Divorce Day in Canada and the fundamentals of navigating separation and divorce.

The panelists cover the following topics:
1. What is divorce day and why January each year?
2. The difference between separation and divorce
3. Common law
4. Living separate and apart under the same roof
5. The importance of the date of separation
6. Cooling off periods in the divorce application
7. What are possible financial scenarios for the matrimonial home?
8. This can be scary, what happens next?
9. Kitchen table agreements, disclosure, and independent legal advice
10. Quick tips
11. Counselling services

Feel free to register!

A Family Law Now Re-Screening We are proud to be re-sharing this event again as this subject matter remains ever-relevant in family law. Family law firms often see a surge in separation and divorce inquiries in the first week of January following the winter holidays. Due to this surge, the first Mon...

07/01/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day today! I had a wonderful time speaking with residents at Wilmot Creek Adult Lifestyle Community this morning and I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex for the Great Day of Celebration Canada Day followed by fireworks tonight at the Garnet B. Rickard! Be sure to check out Municipality of Clarington event page for information: Canada Day in Clarington!

03/08/2022

Today with Partner John Deere International Women's Day is honoring the visionaries, innovators, entrepreneurs, mentors and advocates across the world 🌎 driving new ways of thinking and doing. We're celebrating women forging change and we're working to 🙅‍♀️ https://bit.ly/JDleap

Today with Partner John Deere we're honoring the visionaries, innovators, entrepreneurs, mentors and advocates across the world 🌎 driving new ways of thinking and doing. We're celebrating women forging change and we're working to 🙅‍♀️ https://bit.ly/JDleap

10/17/2020

It's taken me a while to get around to posting this, but there has been a fantastic development at the Supreme Court regarding human rights abuses that take place outside of Canada.

In Araya v Nevsun Resources Ltd, a majority of the Supreme Court recognized that a Canadian company could be liable in Canada for a novel claim of breach of "customary international law" (CIL) that occurred in another country.

https://www.bennettjones.com/Blogs-Section/Canadian-Companies-May-Now-Be-Sued-in-Canada--for-Alleged-Human-Rights-Abuses-Abroad

This means that Canadian Courts can now rule on the lawfulness of another state's actions. With COVID-19 generating claims by Canadians living in foreign jurisdictions, it will be interesting to see how this decision plays out.

A small group of former Eritrean workers has won a narrow, but important, preliminary victory at the Supreme Court of Canada in a British Columbia lawsuit that alleges human rights abuses against a

07/05/2020

White silence is violence - a great event today organized by Durham Region - BLM Support.

Divest Durham Regional Police Services and Reinvest in Communities Instead

06/17/2020

100% per cent agree!

Divest Durham Regional Police Services and Reinvest in Communities Instead

04/23/2020

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) supports Canadians by providing financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19.

It provides a payment of $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week) for up to 16 weeks.

After you apply, you should get your payment in 3 business days if you signed up for direct deposit. If you haven’t, you should get it in about 10 business days.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html

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04/23/2020

Interesting article - the paper-based Court filing system may not exist anymore!

https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/criminal/articles/18576/-paper-based-system-is-not-going-to-exist-anymore-chief-justice-morawetz-says-of-post-covid-19-court-?nl_pk=c9d1249c-9ec1-48f3-9fcf-ffe8d6402050&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=criminal&fbclid=IwAR2YvSCJxVqJBXLnvJaSxQVADl6AkR1797Fj9B2tcpx2mmQOuX2gEAAWw1U

04/07/2020

Have questions about your rights and obligations as an employee during the COVID-19 pandemic? What happens when you are laid off work? Please message me to set up a video consultation!

12/18/2019

Traill Law will be open for business during the holidays! PM me or call if you have a family law, employment law or human rights law matter and wish to book a consultation!