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A young boy sits with his tutor at a desk in front of a laptop. He is filling out math problems on the papers in front of him, while she shows him information from the book open in front of her, representing tutoring expenses.

Who Pays for Tutoring? A Guide to Education-Related Disputes in Co-Parenting
A person wearing a winter coat and hat stands on a rock, looking out over a still, reflective lake surrounded by snow-dusted trees. The scene represents the reflection needed when deciding on the Equalization Payment Method Liquidity after separation.

Judge Considers the Parties’ Liquidity When Determining the Method of Equalization Payment
Fall leaves in Ontario. Shariff & Associates is honoured to be named among Canada’s top-ranked law firms in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada.

Shariff & Associates Named to 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Canada List
An older couple celebrates their wedding sitting behind a table covered in flowers, champagne, and tapered candles. The bride, with short gray hair and dressed in a wedding dress, smiles happily at the groom in a grey suit, while she lifts his bearded chin with her finger, representing second marriage contracts.

Second Time Around: Why Marriage Contracts Matter More in Second Marriages
Blended family on beach vacation, depicting a mother, father, and two children, relevant to 'new partner on vacation Ontario' and co-parenting

When a New Partner Joins the Vacation: Boundaries, Communication, and Legal Limits
Romaana Shariff Recognized As A Best Lawyer In Canada For Family Law.

Romaana Shariff Named in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Family Law
Child's feet in pink sneakers standing on a colorful hopscotch court, illustrating the journey and parenting time modifications children experience.

Navigating Parenting Time Modifications in High-Conflict Circumstances
A young girl giggling, having her photo taken by someone on a cell phone, representing social media evidence in family law disputes.

Social Media Evidence in Ontario Family Law
A crumbling white heart, representing common-law separation.

The “Forever Home” Divided: Lessons from a Long-Term Common-Law Split
a lifeguard guarding a swimming pool

Summer Jobs and Teenagers: Do They Affect Child Support Calculations?