Damages Under The Family Law Act: A Brief Primer & Updater

Author(s): Deanna S. Gilbert

August 12, 2021


Thomson Rogers partner Deanna S. Gilbert provides a brief primer and updater on damages under The Family Law Act.

As part of any personal injury action, the immediate family members (spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings) of the injured person may “piggy back” onto the injured Plaintiff’s action by advancing their own claims pursuant to section 61 of the Family Law Act. Pursuant to section 61(2) of the Family Law Act, the types of claims that may be advanced include…

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