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As founder of Z Legal, Martin Zatovkanuk is an experienced litigation lawyer with well over a decade of experience before all levels of Ontario Courts. Z Legal focuses on estate litigation, employment litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and professional misconduct matters. Z Legal’s goal is to represent clients from the outset of their matter all the way through to the end of their matter, regardless whether their matter is resolved through a settlement, mediation, arbitration or a trial.
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Few questions cause more anxiety during a separation than “Who gets the house?” In Ontario, the answer depends on marital status, whether the home is a matrimonial home, and whether a court order or agreement is in place. Below is a clear explanation of how Ontario family law treats the family home after separation. The Matrimonial Home: Equal Right to Possession If you are married, Ontario law gives both spouses an equal right to possess the matrimonial home, regardless of: whose name is on title…
Gibbons v. Gibbons, 2025 ONSC 4192 https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2025/2025onsc4192/2025onsc4192.html Z Legal Professional Corporation is pleased to share a significant estate litigation victory for our client, Emilia Gibbons, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In Gibbons v. Gibbons, 2025 ONSC 4192, the Court dismissed a counter-application brought by the estate trustees as statute-barred, while allowing our client’s Family Law Act equalization claims to proceed. Martin Zatovkanuk, principal lawyer at Z Legal, acted for Emilia Gibbons throughout this complex estate dispute and successfully…
Common-Law Spouses and Estate Claims in Ontario Many long-term relationships today do not involve legal marriage. But when one partner passes away, estate rights can become uncertain, particularly for common-law spouses in Ontario. Unlike married spouses, common-law spouses do not automatically receive the same inheritance rights or statutory entitlements. This can come as a shock during an emotionally and financially vulnerable time. This guide explains the current legal landscape in Ontario as of 2026, including what common-law spouses can claim,…
The first meeting helps our Lawyers pinpoint the main issues of your case and get to know you as the potential client.
The first consultation is free, and you can request it online. Email us at info@zlegal.ca with a brief summary of your matter for quickest response.
After signing a contract with our firm, we start working on the matter. This formality helps us and our clients set the terms, the goals, and the main points of our cooperation. This contract is called a retainer agreement, and ensures that the firm and you understand the terms and expectations going forward.
During the course of your matter, it is likely that there will be additional information sought. This can take the form of inquiries to you, the client, inquiries to the opposing side, as well as to third parties. In fact, the investigation might take quite some time to make it effective and reliable.
If your matter is heading to trial, significant advance preparation is usually required. This includes a full review of all documents produced in the course of the litigation, as well as preparation of all witnesses.
We have almost two decades of litigation experience, and use our skill and knowledge to put forward the strongest arguments possible. With a long list of successful reported cases, you can be sure that Z Legal is the right firm to represent your interests.