Family Health Law

What happens after you sign the surrogacy agreement?

February 14, 2023

The ink on the contract is still wet. Now what happens? Watch to find out!

What is a Form 2?

September 13, 2022

If you have a loved one with a serious mental illness, you HAVE to watch this video. It is about the primary legal tool to get a person to the hospital for an assessment.

What happens if a substitute decision-maker lacks capacity?

July 14, 2022

A substitute decision-maker must be "capable" of making treatment decisions. What happens if they're not?

Joint Guardianship: Pros and Cons

June 9, 2022

In this vlog Lisa reviews three (3) pros and three (3) cons of becoming guardian with another person.

3 ways to save money during surrogacy

May 31, 2022

If you are considering surrogacy, check out this video that provides 3 ways to save money during surrogacy.

What Can Be Reimbursed to Surrogates?

May 9, 2022

In Canada it is against the law to pay a surrogate, although reimbursements are legal. But which reimbursements are lawful?

What is a Management Plan?

April 23, 2022

What is a Management Plan? Hint: It relates to guardianship of property.

What is a Management Plan?

February 2, 2022

A guardian of property must complete, and follow, a Management Plan. Learn more here.

What Happens When Substitute Decision-makers Can't Agree On a Decision?

December 13, 2021

Sometimes 2+ people have to make health care decisions for someone else (e.g. 2 parents deciding for a child, 3 adults deciding for a parent with dementia). In this vlog we answer the question: what happens if those decision-makers can't agree?

What is a Mature Minor?

December 6, 2021

Find out what "mature minor" means in Ontario.

Should You Have a Contract With Your Donor?

November 15, 2021

It is really necessary to have a contract with a egg, sperm or embryo donor?

What Happens After Surrogacy?

November 9, 2021

The baby is born: now what?

What Does a Guardian of Property Do?

November 4, 2021

A guardian of property can do almost anything - except make a Will! Learn more in this blog.

What is Capacity?

October 11, 2021

When discussing a patient or resident's capacity, it is important to be specific. Simply stating that a person is "incapable" is generally incomplete.

Informed Consent

October 4, 2021

What is a capable person entitled to know before they consent or decline to consent to a proposed treatment?

Can Donors Decline Reimbursements?

September 20, 2021

Once in a while a client who is donating eggs to a friend or relative has asked us, do I have to accept the reimbursements? They aren't sure if refusing to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses could somehow affect the legality of the agreement.

What is The Consent and Capacity Board?

August 30, 2021

A brief overview of the Ontario Consent and Capacity Board.

3 Considerations When Choosing Whether to Donate Eggs Anonymously

August 27, 2021

Deciding to donate eggs is a big decision. The second biggest decision? Whether to do so on a known or anonymous basis.

3 Tips For Caregivers

August 12, 2021

Family caregivers do not necessarily anticipate being thrust into the role of an advocate, yet this is what happens all the time.

How do you know who a patient's substitute decision-maker is?

August 9, 2021

Who makes decisions if a patient is unable to for themselves?

What Does the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) Do?

July 26, 2021

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is an agency that plays a role in many matters involving consent and capacity.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 4 of 4): ODSP

July 13, 2021

In the fourth video of four part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss ODSP. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 3 of 4): Joint Accounts

July 8, 2021

In the third video of four part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss joint accounts. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 2 of 4): Guardianship

June 28, 2021

In the second video of four part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss guardianship of property. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 1 of 4): Powers of Attorney

June 14, 2021

In our 4 part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss powers of attorney for property. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

What is a Form 3?

June 3, 2021

A Form 3 is a legal tool completed by a physician that requires a person to stay at the hospital as an involuntary patient in a psychiatric unit.

What is a Form 1?

May 13, 2021

A Form 1 is a legal tool completed by a physician that allows a person to be detained at a hospital for up to 72 hours so that their mental health can be examined.

How Canada's Medically Assisted Death Laws Have Changed (Hint: Eligibility Has Expanded)

April 1, 2021

MAID is no longer available exclusively for individuals who are dying.

Can Someone Use Your Egg or Sperm After You Die to Have a Baby?

March 15, 2021

Can someone retrieve your sperm or egg from your body after you die - and use it to have a child? The answer is complicated.

What happens during the surrogacy process?

January 25, 2021

In this vlog, the surrogacy process is demystified.

An Overview of the Embryo Donation Process

January 22, 2021

In this video I provide an overview of the embryo donation process.

When do I need a surrogacy lawyer?

December 23, 2020

Intended Parents often call us at the very beginning of their surrogacy journey. While we're happy to chat, the actual legal work does not begin until later in the process.

How has Covid-19 impacted surrogacy in Canada?

December 4, 2020

Three ways Covid-19 has impacted surrogacy.

Don't Abandon Your Surrogate!

November 30, 2020

Some non-legal advice for intended parents about surrogacy.

# 1 Tip for Intended Parents

November 11, 2020

Find out our #1 tip for intended parents considering surrogacy.

What does a surrogacy lawyer do?

October 29, 2020

At the highest level, surrogacy lawyers do 2 main things: (1) help with the surrogacy agreement (drafting it and/or providing legal advice) and (2) ensuring the intended parents' names are shown on the birth certificate.

#1 Reason Surrogates Need Their Own Lawyer

August 12, 2020

Why is it so important that intended parents and surrogates have their own lawyers? Find out here!

Is surrogacy legal?

August 8, 2020

Our vlog answering the question: is surrogacy legal?

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What happens after you sign the surrogacy agreement?

What is a Form 2?

What happens if a substitute decision-maker lacks capacity?

Joint Guardianship: Pros and Cons

3 ways to save money during surrogacy

What Can Be Reimbursed to Surrogates?

What is a Management Plan?

What is a Management Plan?

What Happens When Substitute Decision-makers Can't Agree On a Decision?

What is a Mature Minor?

Should You Have a Contract With Your Donor?

What Happens After Surrogacy?

What Does a Guardian of Property Do?

What is Capacity?

Informed Consent

Can Donors Decline Reimbursements?

What is The Consent and Capacity Board?

3 Considerations When Choosing Whether to Donate Eggs Anonymously

3 Tips For Caregivers

How do you know who a patient's substitute decision-maker is?

What Does the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) Do?

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 4 of 4): ODSP

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 3 of 4): Joint Accounts

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 2 of 4): Guardianship

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 1 of 4): Powers of Attorney

What is a Form 3?

What is a Form 1?

How Canada's Medically Assisted Death Laws Have Changed (Hint: Eligibility Has Expanded)

Can Someone Use Your Egg or Sperm After You Die to Have a Baby?

What happens during the surrogacy process?

An Overview of the Embryo Donation Process

When do I need a surrogacy lawyer?

How has Covid-19 impacted surrogacy in Canada?

Don't Abandon Your Surrogate!

# 1 Tip for Intended Parents

What does a surrogacy lawyer do?

#1 Reason Surrogates Need Their Own Lawyer

Is surrogacy legal?

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