Ottawa
613.569.3882
Bar Admission:
2014
Dennis’ practice includes Family Law and Civil Litigation with a focus on custody/access litigation, support and property litigation, property law/property disputes, estates litigation, and personal injury. Dennis has appeared before the Ontario Small Claims Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Family Court, and Ontario Court of Justice.
Cognizant of the many pressures one faces when engaged in litigation, clients appreciate Dennis’ succinct legal advice and strong problem-solving skills. As well, his calm demeanour and emotional support, help clients to successfully navigate even the most difficult circumstances.
Dennis was born in the City of Ottawa and raised both in Ottawa and Peterborough, Ontario. Since his call to the bar in 2014, Dennis has been practicing law in Ottawa's downtown district. Dennis also spent time living and working in Germany and, therefore, along with English, he can also communicate in German and French.
When not in the office, Dennis is an avid soccer player and fan and volunteers with the Planned Giving Advisory Committee for Cornerstone Housing for Women. Since the year 2007, Dennis has also been involved in community radio with CKCU 93.1 FM, first having produced and hosted the music program “Fundamentally Sound”; he is now co-hosting and co-producing the music program “The Style Wars Show”.
This article has been updated because since this article’s initial publishing in November 2021, the court released its decision in R.S.P. v. H.L.C., 2021 ONSC 8362 challenging various holdings and the general approach/framework concerning issues of medical decision-making for minor children which had arisen in recent family court decisions concerning COVID-19 vaccinations for minor children.
Major COVID-19 vaccine producers are attempting to have their vaccines approved for use in children as young as five (5) years old.1 With their approval, separated parents' beliefs about whether their child should receive a COVID-19 vaccination is an issue with the potential to further divide families. McCague Borlack LLP's Family Law Practice Group is closely watching how the caselaw develops around COVID-19 vaccinations and children.
In Ontario, some recent cases discuss whether one parent can have exclusive authority over vaccination-related decisions for their child while the other is against it.