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Separation Agreement

Modification of a Divorce or Separation Agreement: Know Your Options

Posted January 24, 2019

Life is a constantly changing series of events and circumstances, so the separation or divorce agreement that made sense a couple of years ago might need to be modified. A new employment opportunity could require that you relocate and require changes to the child custody and access provisions of your agreement, or unforeseen circumstances could ...

Understanding The Legal Process When Couples Split Up

Posted December 21, 2018

The legal process of ending a relationship can be confusing. Chances are that your time together as a couple means there is are property rights and child custody issues that must be resolved before you can move on with your life. For example, the law recognizes marriage as an equal partnership when it comes to ...

Getting Out of a Co-Ownership Agreement

Posted June 28, 2018

Do you have questions about a co-ownership agreement? The opportunity of co-ownership has appeal and benefits for many people. Qualifying for a mortgage may be difficult alone, but possible with co-ownership. For some, marriage may have brought two people into a co-ownership agreement for a property. For others, owning a vacation home may have been ...

File Legal Separation Agreement Without a Lawyer

Posted June 28, 2018

“Hey Siri, file my divorce.” If only it were that simple, right? When dealing with divorce or separation, the entire process may seem like a daunting experience. So it begs to ask the question, “Why can’t I just do it my self? Can I file for legal separation without a lawyer?” Technically, yes. But we ...

Reducing Costs in Family Law

Posted June 27, 2018

Family law can be expensive if both spouses cannot agree on terms. Reducing costs in family law is often a key concern. Even alternative methods to the court system, such as mediation or arbitration, can sometimes be expensive. One of the largest concerns that every client has is how to reduce their legal fees. Here are ...

Family Responsibility Office

Posted May 22, 2018

Do you have a Ontario family law case that deals with support? You should discuss with a family lawyer how and when to contact and utilize the services provided by the Family Responsibility Office (F.R.O.). F.R.O. is the best way for a person to enforce their court orders and domestic agreements to make sure that ...

Preparing for Family Law Court in Ontario

Posted April 25, 2018

Going to family law court in Ontario to deal with your family law matter can be extremely stressful. You should be preparing for court, especially if you are unclear as to what you have to do. Judges, court clerks, and security checks can make attending family court a nightmare. At the very least it might ...

Family Law Disclosure

Posted April 11, 2018

Are you concerned about family law disclosure? In Ontario family law courts, it has become expected by judges that both parties to an action will provide any and all relevant financial and property disclosure to each other before bringing a motion or proceeding to a settlement conference. Yet a lot of people still want to ...

Hacking Email During Divorce

Posted April 9, 2018

Hacking email during divorce is a common situation. Most people are glued to their cell phones or computers. Email is their main line of communication with the rest of the world. Most people do not consider the security issues that are involved with emails. These include fraud, viruses, and scams. When dealing with family law ...

Discussing Separation With The Children

Posted April 2, 2018

Discussing separation can be very difficult. During the initial phases of a separation with children, it can be a hectic and confusing time for everyone. Children specifically can have a lot of difficulties coping with a change to the family dynamic. Changes in living arrangements and access time can be hard. They need to get ...