FIRM DIRECTORY
Robert J. Montague
Bob was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1972.
He practiced in the areas of criminal law, civil litigation and family law until 1986 at which time he restricted his practice to family law. In 1990 (the first year in which the specialist designation was granted) Bob was certified as a specialist in family law by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Bob is a frequent speaker at family law conferences. He lectured at the Ontario Bar Admission course for 10 years. He is the co-author of a text book (with a psychologist) titled "Custody and Access Assessments" published by Carswell. Bob often sits as an arbitrator in family law cases.
In November 2006, the National Post newspaper published it's "Best Lawyers In Canada" ratings edition of Canadian lawyers. Bob was listed as one of the best lawyers in Canada in family law. He was also selected by his peers to be included in the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 editions of the "Best Lawyers In Canada".
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Education
- 1966 B. Comm
- 1970 LL.B.
- 1972 Admitted to Bar of Ontario
- 1990 Certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada
Publications:
- June 2009 Ontario Bar Association - Risk Management For Family Law Lawyers
- Nov. 2007 Civil Litigation Updated County of Carleton Law Association Family Law Update
- June 2006 15th Annual Family Law Institute Discourse: Departing from Fair Market Value (relating to valuation of businesses where parties have separated)
- Oct. 2002 County of Carleton Law Association Conference Use of Expert Witnesses: How to Prepare for Trial, "Trials without Tribulations"
- June 2002 11th Annual Family Law Institute Stock Options and Other Non-Traditional Incomes
- Nov. 2001 Civil Litigation Updated County of Carleton Law Association The Futility of Domestic Contracts
Textbook:
- "Guide to Custody and Access Assessments" Authors: Robert J. Montague and Dr. Arthur Leonoff Publisher: Carswell/Thompson
Panels (Presentations):
- Nov. 2007 Ontario Bar Association: (Family Law Section) Advocacy in Family Mediations and Arbitrations
- Nov. 2005 Civil Litigation Updated - County of Carleton Law Association Moderator: Spousal Support Guidelines
- Nov. 2000 Civil Litigation Updated - County of Carleton Law Association Moderator: 1) Spousal and Child Support 2) Valuation of Pensions
- Jun. 1999 County of Carleton Law Association Moderator: New Family Law Rules
- May 1999 8th Annual Family Law Institute Examination of an Expert: A Demonstration
