A Separation Agreement is a private contract made between separating spouses, or common law partners, in an effort to resolve property, support, or parenting issues. Due to the fact that these issues can be quite complicated, they can have a major and long-term impact on your rights and obligations. Therefore, consulting with a lawyer to […]
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Dispute Resolution Officers
Dispute Resolution Officers (“DRO’s”) are experienced family law lawyers in all areas of family law who has been carefully selected by the court to meet the parties and assist them in settling their matter. The DRO will not only speak with parties and their counsel, but also suggesting different mechanisms for resolution which will satisfy […]
Read MoreHow to determine if you have been separated from your spouse
It is a common myth that you and your spouse must be living in separate homes to be defined as separated in the Courts. This is not true. Separation is when one spouse has the intent to live separate and apart. As such, you and your partner may be living in the same house yet […]
Read MoreWhat to expect when getting a divorce
5 Steps To A Clean Break When you’re getting a divorce for the first time, the unknown waters are murky to navigate, to say the least. The last things you want after a separation are the hefty fees and emotional strain of a drawn-out legal battle. To help prepare you for this journey and save […]
Read MoreWhat is a Case Conference in Family Court?
In short, a case conference is an off-the-record, private meeting between parties of a case, their lawyers and a master or judge in a courtroom. For some cases at the Superior Court, and all cases at the Ontario Court of Justice, a first court date or first appearance is a required first step. If you […]
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