Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons - A Legal Podcast
A practical video guide to navigating Ontario's family law system, focused on helping self-represented individuals fill out court forms.
A solo-host video podcast from a practicing lawyer that provides step-by-step, screen-share tutorials for filling out complex Ontario family law forms. It's designed to demystify legal procedures for people representing themselves in court, often using a recent multi-part series format called "DIY Family Court". The show directly addresses the growing number of unrepresented litigants by providing practical, visual guidance.
“Its hyper-practical, screen-sharing format that walks viewers line-by-line through actual court documents is its key differentiator. Unlike theoretical legal podcasts, this show provides direct, actionable instructions on the mechanics of filing court documents.”
Who hosts this show
Off The Cuff is a legal podcast from Weaver Simmons LLP, Northern Ontario's largest full-service law firm. It is hosted by Dhiren Chohan, a partner at the firm who specializes in family law, civil litigation, and personal injury. The show aims to provide accessible legal information, with a recent focus on step-by-step tutorials for individuals navigating the Ontario family court system on their own.
Credentials & credits
- Partner at Weaver Simmons LLP
- Juris Doctor, University of New Brunswick
- MBA, St. Mary's University
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Nipissing University
- Called to the Ontario bar in 2015
- Practice Areas: Family Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03DIY Family Court: The Building Blocks - Part 1: Starting a Claim in Ontario CourtMay 14, 2025 · 33 min
- 04S3 - Ask Me Anything, No Really, Anything! - Episode 2Sep 18, 2024 · 29 min
- 05AI: Are We Safe?Dec 22, 2023 · 23 min
- 06Gun Control: The Basics - Season 2, Episode 6May 10, 2023 · 36 min
- 07Why the Fine Print Matters! Season 2, Episode 5.Apr 27, 2023 · 40 min
- 08The ABC's of Divorce - Season 2, Episode 4Jan 27, 2023 · 47 min
Notable episodes
- 01DIY Family Court: The Building Blocks - Part 1, 2 & 3
This multi-part series is the core of the podcast's current mission, providing detailed, screen-shared walkthroughs of essential Ontario family court forms.
- 02S3 - Ask Me Anything, No Really, Anything! - Episode 2
This episode is notable because it explicitly addresses the format change, explaining that Dhiren Chohan is now the sole host after his co-host's departure.
- 03AI: Are We Safe?
Addresses the timely and practical risks of using AI tools like ChatGPT for legal filings, citing a real-world example of AI-generated non-existent case law.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo-host, educational show, not an interview podcast. Host Dhiren Chohan uses a screen-share format to provide detailed, visual walkthroughs of legal forms. Episodes often begin by contextualizing a legal problem (e.g., the rise of self-represented litigants) before diving into a practical, tutorial-style solution.
Signature segments
- · DIY Family Court series
- · Screen-share form walkthroughs
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
While older episodes featured guests, the current format is solo-hosted and does not include interviews.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is content marketing for the host's law firm, Weaver Simmons LLP, positioning them as accessible experts in Ontario family law. It may also serve as a lead generator for limited scope retainers, a service mentioned in the episodes.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Off The Cuff?
- The host is Dhiren Chohan, a partner and lawyer at Weaver Simmons LLP in Sudbury, Ontario, specializing in family law and civil litigation.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a solo-host video podcast. The host uses screen-sharing to provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for filling out Ontario legal forms, particularly for family law cases.
- Is this podcast still active?
- The most recent episodes are from mid-2025, suggesting an occasional or seasonal release cadence.
- Who is this podcast for?
- It is primarily for self-represented litigants in Ontario's family court system who need practical guidance on completing and filing court documents.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. The podcast explicitly states it is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as a video series on YouTube and in audio format on platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [02]Weaver Simmons LLPweaversimmons.com
- [03]Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [04]Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Off The Cuff - Podcast Disclaimerweaversimmons.com
- [06]Dhiren R. Chohan - Canadian Law Listcanadianlawlist.com
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