It is becoming more and more common for parents to support married couples, either through financial assistance or helping them obtain assets such as a mortgage for a home or vehicles. Are these gifts given by the parents or is there an expectation they should be repaid or remain as possessions of the parents?

In November 2024, Shawn Philbert of SMP Law completed his training in Voice of the Child Reports. This in-depth training has provided Shawn Philbert of SMP Law significant knowledge and understanding in the complexities of obtaining the voice of the child and he will bring this newfound knowledge to the family law matters he is privileged to provide legal services.

SMP Law is on a hot streak! We have consistently received for the past 4 years the award from Canadian Business Review Board for maintaining a 4+ Star Google Rating.

As the official end of Black History Month comes to a close, SMP Law would like to remind everyone that this is not the last day of Black History. Black History should be celebrated as part of all history, every month.

SMP Law reviews some key cases for the year 2024.