Zaidi v. Zia

JurisdictionOntario
CourtSuperior Court of Justice of Ontario (Canada)
JudgeKurz, Marvin
Citation2026 ONSC 291
Docket NumberFS-25-00000075-0000
Date14 January 2026

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3 practice notes
  • V.H. v. V.R.K.
    • Canada
    • Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (Canada)
    • March 23, 2026
    ...who are members of the child(ren)’s family.     [2] See: R. v. D.R. [1996] 2 S.C.R. 291; R. v. J.H. 2005 ONCA 253; Zaidi v. Zia 2026 ONSC 291 ; J.M.G. v. L.D.G., 2016 ONSC 3042 ; Christakos v. De Caires, 2016 ONSC 702 ; R. v. Mah 2002 NSCA 99 ; Faryna v. Chorny, 1951 Carswell BC [......
  • Maarif v. El Fazazi
    • Canada
    • Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (Canada)
    • February 20, 2026
    ...to remain with her mother in Canada.  It is appropriate to take account of her views. [273]     In Zaidi v. Zia 2026 ONSC 291, the court recognized that in Ontario, children’s wishes between ages of 5 and 9 have been considered by the court. [274]   &......
  • Zaidi v. Zia
    • Canada
    • Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (Canada)
    • August 13, 2026
    ...The background to this matter and my findings leading to my order are found in my endorsement of January 14, 2026, cited at 2026 ONSC 291 (the “trial [3]                This proceeding included three formal mid-trial......
3 cases
  • V.H. v. V.R.K.
    • Canada
    • Ontario Superior Court of Justice
    • March 23, 2026
    ...who are members of the child(ren)’s family.     [2] See: R. v. D.R. [1996] 2 S.C.R. 291; R. v. J.H. 2005 ONCA 253; Zaidi v. Zia 2026 ONSC 291 ; J.M.G. v. L.D.G., 2016 ONSC 3042 ; Christakos v. De Caires, 2016 ONSC 702 ; R. v. Mah 2002 NSCA 99 ; Faryna v. Chorny, 1951 Carswell BC [......
  • Maarif v. El Fazazi
    • Canada
    • Ontario Superior Court of Justice
    • February 20, 2026
    ...to remain with her mother in Canada.  It is appropriate to take account of her views. [273]     In Zaidi v. Zia 2026 ONSC 291, the court recognized that in Ontario, children’s wishes between ages of 5 and 9 have been considered by the court. [274]   &......
  • Zaidi v. Zia
    • Canada
    • Ontario Superior Court of Justice
    • August 13, 2026
    ...The background to this matter and my findings leading to my order are found in my endorsement of January 14, 2026, cited at 2026 ONSC 291 (the “trial [3]                This proceeding included three formal mid-trial......