AREAS OF EXPERTISE
We strive to ensure that our clients have a full understanding of their legal rights and obligations before, during and after their chosen paths.SEPARATION AND DIVORCE
The breakdown of a marriage can be overwhelming without the legal issues the break-up may create.
COMMON LAW SEPARATION
When you live with your partner in a spousal-like relationship, you may end up creating legal rights and obligations
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE vs. CONTESTED DIVORCE
A contested divorce is a divorce where you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your separation.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Mediation and Arbitration
When couples, cannot resolve matters flowing from their separation amongst themselves, they are left with two options.
DOMESTICS CONTRACTS
When you and your spouse reach an agreement, you will need to convert your arrangement into a document that is legally binding and enforceable.
DECISION MAKING
Arguably, the most stressful aspect of separation, where children are involved, is what will happen to the children?
PARENTING TIME
Parenting time, formally known as “access”, is time spent with the children by either parent. Parenting time is usually a point of contention.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Most separations begin with each party obtaining legal representation or agreeing to an alternative dispute resolution process without lawyers.
CHILD SUPPORT
Child support is the right of the children. It is money paid to cover the expenses of raising the children.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Is money paid by one spouse to the other as financial assistance to ease his/her inability to maintain a standard of living.
INCOME IMPUTATION
If your ex-partner is employed, determining her/his income for the purposes of child or spousal support is relatively straightforward.
DIVISION OF PROPERTY
Whether married or cohabitating, a separation involves couples separating their commingled financial lives and their assets and debts.
RESTRAINING ORDERS
If you are experiencing violence, or being threatened with violence, there are ways to protect you and/or your children.
GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS
Divorce, common law separation and/or death of a spouse impacts not only the immediate family, but the extended family as well.
VARIATION PROCEEDINGS
A Separation Agreement or Final Order can be varied on consent between the parties or by bringing a Motion to Change in Court.