PETS & DIVORCE


It’s no secret that there are both mental and physical health benefits to pet ownership, and this becomes only too important during the separation process. A pet can be a great comfort source; they are excellent listeners and unfailing friends. So what happens to Fido during a separation? Continue reading


Collaborative Family Law Part 2


Many couples who separate want to protect the children from further conflict and to find a way to resolve the issues over the separation fairly and cost-effectively. They do not want to go to court and have their private matters heard in a public forum, lose extended time from work to prepare and attend court, have decisions made for them that are beyond their control, incur substantial legal fees, nor do they want to increase the acrimony between them. Continue reading


SEPARATION AND DIVORCE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?


Separation
Separation occurs when a marriage is at an end with no chance of reconciliation. It only takes one party to communicate to the other that he or she wishes to end the marriage. Once separation occurs there will likely be property issues and if there are children, custody, access and support issues to address. The quickest and most cost effective method to resolve these issues is to negotiate a comprehensive separation agreement. Continue reading


3 Tips for Family Law Contracts


Whether you need a separation agreement, cohabitation agreement or marriage contract, these three tips will help ensure your agreement stands up to scrutiny. Continue reading


COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW


Why choose the collaborative family law process?
Collaborative Family Law is a voluntary process that has become increasingly popular over the years in North America. The parties who choose this approach to resolve custody, access, support and property issues upon separation sign a collaborative practice participation agreement which requires them to be courteous and to act in good faith with one another. Continue reading