What are the important questions to think about as a parent when you're transitioning through separation or divorce? Let's face it - being a parent, even at the very best of times, can be tough. When going through separation or…
Are you a stay-at-home parent? Do you have a pre- or post-nuptial agreement in place? Hasn't crossed your mind? Here's why it's important. Pre- and postnuptial agreements are common for older individuals who have well-established careers and finances. These documents…
Adoption in Canada Adoption in Canada is defined as "the legal transfer of parental rights and obligations from birthparent(s) to adoptive parent(s)." Adoption in Canada is a provincially mandated issue, which means that each province and territory follows its own legislation,…
Mediated divorces can allow couples to divide debt and assets in a fair way that the couple decides. It may go without saying that dividing debt can be even more contentious than assets. Here are some thoughts about handling debt…
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…
