October 21, 2024 – Expert Evidence Not Required for All Assets

“As stated by the court in Rebiere v Rebiere 2015 ONSC 1324, at para 14: It is not always necessary to call expert evidence to prove values for minor assets: see Da Costa v Da Costa [1972] O.R. No. 384 (Ont. C.A.) at para 37. Where there is a failure to produce proof of the value of assets, the court can estimate values, perhaps arriving at harsh choices or simply ascribing no value: see also: Earle v Earle, [1997] O.J. 1308 (Gen Div – Fam. Ct.).”

            Siddiqui v. Siddiqui, 2022 ONSC 5784 (CanLII) at 87