Rick (2009)

Separation Agreements: A Blessing or a Curse for Women?

Womens' Rights groups including the Legal Education Action Fund (LEAF), who intervened in the decision, are rejoicing at the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Rick v Brandsema, 2009 SCC 10 [Rick]. The top court overturned the BC Court of Appeal decision awarding Nancy Rick, compensation amounting to $650,000 based in part on the exploitative tactics […]

For Richer or Poorer: Duty to Disclose in Separation Contracts

On February 19th, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") released its decision in Rick v Brandsema, 2009 SCC 10 [Rick], in which it clarifies some issues arising out of an earlier SCC decision, Miglin v Miglin, [2003] 1 SCR 303 [Miglin].