Off the Cuff by Weaver Simmons

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Off the Cuff is a brand new legal podcast brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP, Northern Ontario’s largest Full-Service Law Firm. The hosts, Dhiren Chohan and Matthieu Butler, will explore a variety of legal issues and provide listeners with legal information that they can use in their personal lives through dialogue between the hosts and occasionally through guests.

  1. 08/03/2025

    DIY Family Court: The Building Blocks - Part 3: Divorce and Financial Statement 13.1!

    Welcome to Part 3 of a multi-episode mini-series on how to fill out forms and the common pitfalls of self-represented litigants. This episode takes the listener through how to fill out Form 8- Divorce and 13.1 (The Financial Statement for Property and Support Claims! These are claims for Divorce and Property and in the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario. These are the forms you use. Those of you who are out of province, while the forms may not be applicable, the principles are generally applicable but you should always consult a lawyer if you are needing guidance. The forms shown are just examples and are not meant to be legal advice in any way. Intro: 00:00 Form 8: 3:04 Form 13.1: 31:18 Outro: 47:02 Part 4 will feature the Net Family Property Statement and the Form 10 Answer for Divorce and Superior Court Proceedings! Stay tuned! Quick link to family court forms for Ontario: https://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    51 min

  2. 06/01/2025

    DIY Family Court: The Building Blocks - Part 2: The Mandatory Forms - 13 and 35.1!

    Welcome to Part 2 of a multi-episode mini-series on how to fill out forms and the common pitfalls of self-represented litigants. This episode takes the viewer through how to fill out Form 13 (The Financial Statement) and Form 35.1 (The Affidavit of Decision Making Responsibility). Those of you who are out of province, while the forms may not be applicable, the principles are generally applicable but you should always consult a lawyer if you are needing guidance. The forms shown are just examples and are not meant to be legal advice in any way. Quick link to family court forms for Ontario: https://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/ Part 3 will feature Form 8A and Form 13.1 for Divorce and Superior Court Proceedings! Stay tuned! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    34 min

  3. 05/14/2025

    S3 - DIY Family Court - The Building Blocks - Part 1 - Starting a Claim in Ontario Court

    Welcome to Part 1 of a multi-episode mini-series on how to fill out forms and the common pitfalls of self-represented litigants. This episode takes the viewer through how to fill out a Form 8 Application form to start your case in the Ontario Court of Justice. Those of you who are out of province, while the forms may not be applicable, the principles are generally applicable but you should always consult a lawyer if you are needing guidance. The forms shown are just examples and are not meant to be legal advice in any way. Quick link to family court forms for Ontario: https://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/ Part 2 will feature Form 13 and Form 35.1 of the Ontario Court Family Forms! Stay tuned! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    34 min

  4. 09/16/2024

    S3 - Ask Me Anything, No Really, Anything! - Episode 2

    In Episode 2 of Season 3 you will notice that something has changed! OTC is now hosted by Dhiren Chohan as his co-host has departed the firm for greener pastures. In this episode Dhiren has solicited questions from the podcast's Instagram page and answers them on air. The questions that he answers on air are: • 3:25 - What if law isn’t for me? • 7:56 – Do you need travel consent when travelling with children without the other parent? • 9:35 – What is the difference between a Notary and a Commissioner? • 11:50 – Can I get out of Jury Duty? • 15:48 – What is the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common? • 20:57 – What is Probate? • 22:35 – Is Child Support Taxable? • 23:07 – Is Spousal Support taxable and/or tax deductible? • 25:15 – Is my husband’s long term mistress entitled to his estate? Have a listen to get the answers to these burning questions! This is the start of a future Instagram series that is in the works for Off the Cuff! Stay tuned for more updates as OTC has lots more coming! Sample Travel Consent Letter: https://travel.gc.ca/docs/child/consent-letter_lettre-consentement-eng.pdf Spousal Support Tax Reduction at Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t1213.html Administering Estates: https://www.ontario.ca/page/administering-estates Estate Limitation Periods: https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2017CanLIIDocs3892#!fragment/zoupio-_Toc3Page2/BQCwhgziBcwMYgK4DsDWszIQewE4BUBTADwBdoAvbRABwEtsBaAfX2zgGYAFMAc0IBMASgA0ybKUIQAiokK4AntADkykREJhcCWfKWr1m7SADKeUgCElAJQCiAGVsA1AIIA5AMK2RpMACNoUnYhISA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    31 min

  5. 12/22/2023

    S3 - AI: Are We Safe? - Episode 1

    Welcome back to Season 3 of Off the Cuff! 2023 has been a crazy year in the tech world with the advent of ChatGPT an AI Bot. The hosts delve into the implications of AI in the legal world (mixed in with some movie reviews???). The hosts also talk about some cases that have headlined in the legal world using AI and some of the pitfalls, but also some of the positives! Have a listen! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR NY Lawyers use ChatGPT - https://www.reuters.com/legal/new-york-lawyers-sanctioned-using-fake-chatgpt-cases-legal-brief-2023-06-22/ Robot Lawyer to Argue in Court - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robot-lawyer-wont-argue-court-jail-threats-do-not-pay/ Jexi (the movie) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9354944/ Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    24 min

  6. 05/10/2023

    S2 - Gun Control: The Basics - Episode 6

    With the recent increase in violent crime, specifically gun violence, the hosts thought it would be prudent to share with the viewers and listeners, Canada's stance on gun control and regulation, as well as the updates to Bill C21 and comparisons to the laws and regulations of our neighbours down south, the United States. There has been at least gun related homicide in Sudbury every month since December 2022. In 2022 there were 12 homicides. The violent crime rate in Sudbury has gone up 26.6 percent since 2021. The police have received additional funding through the BSCF to combat this. Tune in to find out more! Links: NYC Supreme Court Opinion: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/20-843#writing-20-843_OPINION_4 State Specific Regulations: https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/policy-areas/owner-responsibilities/licensing/#:~:text=Federal%20law%20does%20not%20require,summary%20on%20Background%20Check%20Procedures. Summary of Bill C-21: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/frrms/c21-en.aspx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    37 min

  7. 04/26/2023

    S2 - Why the Fine Print Matters? - Episode 5

    Ever wonder what a Waiver is? Do you know what a Release is? These are all the things we experience in life that are in the 'fine print'. When you go to the trampoline park with your kids, or you go skiing, or you go to a splashpark or an amusement park. We live life acknowledging the existence of these things, however, do we really understand them? In this episode of Off the Cuff, the hosts will explain that and much more! Case Law Referred to: Crocker v. Sundance Northwest Resorts Ltd., 1988 CanLII 45 (SCC), [1988] 1 SCR 1186: https://shorturl.at/ikUVY Jamieson v Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership, 2017 BCSC 1001 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/mxzBL Alton v Lower Mainland Motocross Club, 2017 BCSC 2460 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/osvI7 Apps v. Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd., 2020 BCCA 78 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/hqvX9 McCallum v. Jackson, 2019 ONSC 7077 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/coCQR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    40 min

  8. 01/25/2023

    S2 - The ABC's of Divorce - Episode 4

    In the fourth episode of season 2 of Off the Cuff the hosts break down the basics of Divorce. For those that are unaware of the process the hosts really get into the nitty gritty of what a Divorce entails and all the common misconceptions they hear during their various interactions with clients. From the "do I really have to give my ex-spouse 50%?" or "I need a legal separation" and many more, the hosts work to debunk these common separation myths!!! If you have ever had these thoughts tune into this week's episode! OLG Gambling Help: https://www.olg.ca/en/finding-help.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/ Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm. Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/ Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/ Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk

    48 min
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Off the Cuff is a brand new legal podcast brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP, Northern Ontario’s largest Full-Service Law Firm. The hosts, Dhiren Chohan and Matthieu Butler, will explore a variety of legal issues and provide listeners with legal information that they can use in their personal lives through dialogue between the hosts and occasionally through guests.

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