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Episode 1: Is it legal to record a conversation with your spouse?
Welcome to the Dealing with Divorce podcast! Since this is my first episode, I thought it would make sense if I introduce myself and give you an idea of what the podcast is all about. I am Darlene Rites, a family lawyer practicing in Toronto. I am an accredited family law mediator and accomplished litigator. I work for a firm called Ferreira and Bettencourt, LLP.  While there is no shortage of information available online on the topics of family law, separation, and divorce, it is difficult for most to sort through, digest, and assess if the information is reliable or not. My hope is you’ll gain practical advice and information on various family law related issues with each episode. During this episode, I explore a question I get asked frequently by my clients - is it legal to record a conversation without your spouse knowing?    In Ontario, recording a private conversation is legal as long as one of the parties involved in the call consents to the recording.  Although it is legal to record a conversation with your spouse, what does that mean for your family law case?  Can a surreptitious recording assist with your custody application?  In this episode, I review the factors considered by judges in family court when deciding whether to admit this type of evidence.      Quote: “One thing I really want to make clear to my listeners is that even though the recording may have been legally obtained or recorded, it doesn’t mean you’ll actually be able to use it.”   Key Takeaways The primary purpose of the podcast Family law questions most people ask Whether or not it’s legal to record a conversation How a recorded conversation can assist your family law case How the court deals with recordings in family law   Connect with Darlene  Darlene Rites email - darlene@bettencourtllp.ca Ferreira & Bettencourt, LLP - https://fbllp.ca/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/ontariofamilylaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-rites-61512037/   Links & Resources St. Croix v. St. Croxi, 2017 ABQB 490 (CanLII) - https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/doc/2017/2017abqb490/2017abqb490.html Toronto - Advice & Settlement Counsel - https://ascfamily.com/
Dealing with Divorce
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