How To Attract Success in 2018 It’s the season of resolutions and making choices to better ourselves for the year ahead. To help get you in the spirit we asked all the lawyers in our office for their top tip…
In the simplest of terms, divorce arbitration is one type of dispute resolution wherein each party tells their side of the dispute. An impartial, third-party arbitrator then determines a legally-binding decision. It’s important to note that arbitration is only available…
Here's What NOT To Do During A Divorce If you are going through a separation or divorce it's likely you want to protect your children from conflict and make the transition as smooth as possible. Our mediators are well versed…
If you have recently gone through a separation or divorce, the thought of spending the holiday season alone can be extremely stressful. The emotional and financial anxiety of the breakdown of a marriage is enough to take a toll on…
Guest Blog By Jackie Edwards. Jackie specializes in unemployment services and contributes regularly to online forums in her industry. Approximately 1.2 million divorced or separated Canadians are parents to children 18 years or younger according to a 2011 General Social…
The basis for a distribution of property during a common law relationship can be a resulting trust, unjust enrichment, quantum meruit or, most commonly, constructive trust. It is important to note that a claim for remedies must be commenced within…
Creating A Parenting Plan That Works! Part of a comprehensive parenting plan involves determining how certain parenting decisions will be made. The options are joint decision making, one party having certain decision-making power either overall or only in the event…
Becoming a step parent is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Often, it takes years for blended families to gain the familiarity and comfort of a nuclear family. Do not be discouraged. With the right tools, it’s possible to have…
There are two significant events in one’s life that might drive someone to change their surname: marriage and divorce. The decision to change your name is a very personal one. But what happens if you want to change your child’s…
