Finding a family lawyer in Toronto, Ontario When you are in need of a family lawyer or divorce attorney in Toronto, you are likely already in the midst of a stressful circumstance. It can be overwhelming to try to sift through different lawyers, especially if you’ve never had to look
Much has been written about the impact of separation and divorce on children and yet few separating parents seem to properly understand how to deal with their children to lessen the impact and trauma of losing their stable family home. Certainly the children are a hot topic in divorce proceedings
So many people find themselves in such difficult places at this time of year. They feel like they, and often their children, have been discarded for a variety of reason ranging from a previously unknown other relationship to a spouse who just doesn’t want them any longer. What a horrible way to
For many of us, the Internet is our first (and sometimes only) stop when we need information, and so it not surprising that many people facing family law issues turn to the Internet for answers. The Internet can be a very user-friendly and helpful way for someone to gain an
In an earlier blog I discussed mediation and the merits of dealing with issues such as custody, access, spousal and child support and equalization through that type of process. At that time I indicated that there would be a later post about arbitration and this is it. There are those
Many lawyers encourage their clients from the outset to enter into mediation as a means of effecting an early and relatively painless resolution to their matrimonial litigation. At times mediation is introduced as an idea worth pursuing in the middle of the court proceeding. Most separation agreements contain mediation/arbitration clauses
The divorce is over. Children issues are settled, the money has been divided, you are finished with your lawyer, the final papers have been signed. What a relief! Or is it? For many people who have finally finished with the legal process the worst part is just about to begin.
You are very unhappy. You know your marriage is at an end. You want to separate. Perhaps you have separated. You are worried about the cost and the consequences of starting the divorce process. Lawyers, courtrooms, judges, accountants, mediators, financial trauma, nighmares, juggling your children, your job, your lawyer and
A Prenuptial Agreement is a tool used to either correct a financial power imbalance prior to a pending marriage, or to perpetuate that power imbalance. The second choice is the most fundamental reason people seem to want these agreements. A prenup is a Domestic Contract which is an agreement recognized by the Family Law Act of
Mediation is not the right route for everyone, but if it is for you than you should arrange it as early as possible in the process. Why is it not right for everyone? Mainly because there are those who are more interested in fighting than settling. More interested in punishing
