Johnson Miller Family Lawyers

08/27/2026

When parents live in different countries, arranging cross-border parenting time involves more than just coordinating travel and schedules. Managing a child’s health coverage, private insurance claims, and out-of-pocket medical bills across international borders presents unique legal and financial challenges.

From determining whether an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card remains valid during extended time abroad to calculating how section 7 special expenses are shared after currency conversions, clear terms in your separation agreement are essential for preventing disputes.

Read our latest blog post for a comprehensive breakdown of cross-border medical care, decision-making responsibility, and reimbursement protocols for separated families.

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Learn how Ontario parents may address insurance, medical costs and section 7 expenses when a child lives in two countries.

08/25/2026

Navigating a separation later in life brings unique challenges, particularly when it comes to long-term financial security. As highlighted in a recent article in The Globe and Mail, "grey divorce" among older adults requires careful consideration of accumulated assets, pension splitting, retirement income, and spousal support under Ontario law.

Having the right guidance is key to protecting your financial future and ensuring a smooth transition into your next chapter.

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An important aspect of any decision to end a marriage is how it will impact you financially. For older Canadians, particularly those in or nearing retirement, the equation becomes exponentially more complex

08/21/2026

Dividing complex executive compensation - such as stock options, restricted stock units, and deferred compensation - is one of the most technical aspects of property division in separation and divorce.

Because these assets often carry vesting schedules, fluctuating market values, and substantial tax implications, determining whether they should be classified as net family property, income for support calculations, or both requires careful legal analysis. Properly valuing unvested holdings and preventing double-dipping between property equalization and support claims is essential to protecting your financial future.

Read our latest blog to learn more about how courts handle stock options and executive compensation during separation: https://ow.ly/GExl50ZBx0K

Value of stock options can be added to income in the year earned and not when sold. This ensures the value be available for support purposes.

08/19/2026

Modern families are changing, and traditional romantic partnerships are no longer the only blueprint for raising children. From single parents choosing to live together to friends partnering intentionally from the start, platonic co-parenting is becoming an increasingly common trend.

While these non-traditional dynamic arrangements can offer incredible financial and emotional support, they also require a clear legal framework. Establishing comprehensive co-parenting agreements from the beginning helps protect everyone involved, especially the children.

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Some single-parent besties are moving in together after breaking up with their spouses, while others are deciding to (platonically) have children with longtime friends or like-minded nontraditionalists.

08/17/2026

Under Section 4 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the statutory table calculation remains the baseline when a payor’s annual income exceeds $150,000.

Following Francis v. Baker, courts retain limited discretion to adjust the amount above $150,000 if the payor proves with compelling evidence that the table figure is inappropriate, balancing predictability against unintended wealth transfers based on the children's actual needs and standard of living.

Our latest family law blog breaks down Section 4 of the Guidelines, high-income support calculations, and judicial considerations.

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Learn how Ontario calculates high-income child support, including table amounts, financial disclosure, and section 7 expenses.

08/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Miller Family Lawyers has moved to a new office location!

Our team is now welcoming clients at 1785 Walker Rd, Suite 200, Windsor, ON N8W 3P2. While our address has changed, our commitment to providing thoughtful, dedicated legal support to families across the Windsor community remains the same.

We look forward to serving you in our new space.

08/12/2026

Youth experiences vary dramatically around the world, but the drive to innovate, lead, and create positive change is universal. Sustainable development depends on recognizing these varied backgrounds while supporting young people's shared goals.

08/11/2026

Dividing assets near retirement fundamentally alters long-term financial security, making accurate asset valuation and complete financial disclosure vital under Ontario family law. Properly equalizing net family property, including private pensions, registered accounts, and real estate, requires analyzing Canada Pension Plan credit splitting, tax-deferred account transfers, and pension valuation rules to support a sustainable two-household retirement plan.

Our latest family law overview details the legal mechanisms for dividing pensions, tax considerations for asset transfers, and strategies for protecting retirement stability post-divorce: https://ow.ly/IZ2C50Zy9pZ

Learn how divorce, financial disclosure, pensions, property and support may affect retirement planning for spouses in Ontario.

08/07/2026

Prenuptial agreements often carry an emotional stigma, leading many couples to avoid them. However, skipping this step can result in lengthier legal disputes and severe financial stress during a separation. A prenup simply provides a clear, proactive framework for dividing property and debt, protecting both partners before conflicts arise.

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People are marrying later in life and bringing more assets into their relationships, making marriage contracts more crucial than ever

08/04/2026

While artificial intelligence can help organize documents and draft basic communications, it carries critical risks in family court proceedings where accuracy and credibility are paramount.

In the third and final installment of our series on AI in Ontario family law, we examine why automated tools cannot substitute for strategic legal judgment or objective fact-verification. Counsel and self-represented litigants remain strictly accountable for all court filings under the Superior Court’s AI Practice Direction. Relying on unverified outputs exposes parties to significant legal liability, including hallucinated precedents, incomplete financial disclosures, and severe judicial costs and sanctions.

Read the final installment of our AI and family law series via the link below.

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Learn how AI may affect Ontario family court materials, legal research, privacy, parenting disputes, and financial disclosure.