Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
125 episodes
4 weeks ago
Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce? In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry Nussbaum and Rebecca Ye—counsel for the applicant—to unpack Justice Presser’s January 2025 Ontario decision in S.M. v. R.F. (2025 ONSC 4155), where the court granted an annulment for non-consummation. We’ll cover: Annulment vs. divorce—what an annulment is (and isn’t...
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Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce? In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry Nussbaum and Rebecca Ye—counsel for the applicant—to unpack Justice Presser’s January 2025 Ontario decision in S.M. v. R.F. (2025 ONSC 4155), where the court granted an annulment for non-consummation. We’ll cover: Annulment vs. divorce—what an annulment is (and isn’t...
Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
29 minutes
5 months ago
The Election, Politics & Family Life
In this episode of Divorce Explained, we explore how Canadian elections and politics impact families. Originally recorded live ahead of the April 28th vote—described by many as one of the most important elections of our generation—we discuss how political decisions shape the lives of Canadian families, from legal policies to social supports. Tune in for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of politics, law, and family life in Canada. Follow us on social media for...
Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce? In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry Nussbaum and Rebecca Ye—counsel for the applicant—to unpack Justice Presser’s January 2025 Ontario decision in S.M. v. R.F. (2025 ONSC 4155), where the court granted an annulment for non-consummation. We’ll cover: Annulment vs. divorce—what an annulment is (and isn’t...
