Author Archives: Stanchieri Family Law

Marriage contracts

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Stanchieri Family Law in Family Law Contracts, Marriage Contracts

A marriage contract (sometimes referred to as a prenuptial agreement) is a legally binding contract that parties who are married or who intend to marry may enter into to deal with their respective rights and obligations under the marriage or … Continue reading

PROPERTY DIVISION

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Stanchieri Family Law in Divorce, Family Law

Under the Ontario Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3, married people are entitled to an “equalization” of assets. Essentially, this means that at the end of a marriage, all of the assets and debts that each spouse accumulated during … Continue reading

The initial consultation meeting with a family lawyer

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Stanchieri Family Law in Family Law, Legal Fees

Meeting with a family lawyer for the first time can be daunting, especially if it is your first time having to speak about and deal with legal issues. The consultation meeting with a family lawyer is your opportunity to ask … Continue reading

Divorce: How much time does it take?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Stanchieri Family Law in Divorce

This is one of the most common questions asked of us during our first contact with a potential new client, and while we wish we had a crystal ball to assist us in nailing down a timeline, we have yet … Continue reading

CHILD CUSTODY & ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Stanchieri Family Law in Child Support, Child Visitation

Custody refers to who has decision making power regarding the child’s health, education, religion and general welfare. The various types of custody arrangements are: