Divorce is a traumatic and nerve-wracking process. Often, mediated or negotiated divorces can spare a couple a great deal of extra heartache and anger. Many couples, however, may not be certain how to approach this process. We have been conditioned…
Chatelaine Magazine recently published a very interesting article about the "going rate" of legal fees in Canada across each province and territory across all practice areas, including family and divorce law. In a survey conducted by the Canadian Lawyers 2015 Legal…
Divorce rates are still high in our culture, with some estimates still saying that almost 50% of marriages end that way. Many of these failed relationships involve children, and divorce is a painful process for kids at least as difficult…
Divorce is an expensive proposition - there are no two ways about it. Beyond the emotional trauma, you will have to divide all of your assets, and you may discover youve got assets you didnt even realize you had. There…
Arbitration is the process of settling a dispute between two parties unable to reach an agreement in mediation, can be a difficult process when domestic violence is involved. An arbitrator must be trained in screening for domestic violence and power…
Divorce rates are still high in our culture, with some estimates still saying that almost 50% of marriages end that way. Many of these failed relationships involve children, and divorce is a painful process for kids - at least as…
Arbitration, a dispute resolution process that help disputing parties reach an agreement outside of court, is an efficient and inexpensive process. Once you have decided on arbitration, you must choose an arbitrator. Choosing the right professional is essential to ensuring the…
Upon the breakdown of a relationship there are many decisions to be made with respect to property, support and parenting. Traditionally, litigation was the method parties used to reach resolutions with respect to these matters. However, there are now many…
Divorce is an emotional process. But when you're negotiating your divorce settlement, it's important to remain pragmatic and come to an agreement that is fair to you. We've provided some examples of common mistakes people make when going through a…