Social Media and Family Law
We’ve all heard stories about the use of social media gone wrong – a politician tweets something inappropriate, an embarrassing photo of a celebrity goes viral, a business person gets caught in a compromising situation. Social media has changed the way we communicate; sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Concerns around privacy and […]
When Parents Can’t Agree – What Next?
One of the most challenging aspects of a separation can be coming to an agreement about custody and parenting time: where the children will live, how decisions will be made, where they will go to school, how holidays will be spent and the list goes on. When parents don’t agree about how decisions should be […]
To Each His or Her Own Lawyer: Drafting a Cohabitation Agreement, Marriage Contract, or Separation Agreement
“Do I really need my own lawyer, or can my partner and I go to see the same lawyer?” This is a question we frequently hear when two people decide to enter into a cohabitation agreement, marriage contract or separation agreement. The simple answer is yes, you each need your own lawyer. Why, you might […]
My Partner and I are Separating – Now What?
A separation is an overwhelming and emotional time for many. At Mann Lawyers, we help you to navigate through this period and take on the issues that arise. There are key areas to consider when separating: Your child(ren): you’ll have to make decisions that are in your child’s best interests: Custody – who will have […]
Fun in the Sun: Eight Ways to Help Deal with Access during the Summer Months
Summertime for children means time off from school and time to have fun. For their separated or divorced parents, it means spending as much of this time with their children. However, coordinating schedules can be hard inevitably putting a damper on things. If you have a Separation Agreement or Court Order dealing with custody and […]
Parents Beware: the Obligation to Encourage a Child to See the Other Parent Goes Beyond Lip Service
Separation is never easy. In addition to financial obligations, parenting of the children usually makes the separation even more difficult and often oppositional. When a couple separates, the determination of parenting decisions will be made in accordance with the child’s best interest. Section 24 of the Children’s Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990. c. C.12, as […]
Holiday Access for Separated Parents
As October rolls into November and the temperature drops, people are turning their minds from falling leaves and pumpkin spice everything to the fast approaching Holiday Season, including Christmas and Hanukah. Stores are already beginning to fill with trees and decorations, cards and gifts. The Holiday Season should be a time filled with joy, family […]
A Better Way to Separate? Collaborative Practice Offers an Alternative for Couples Who Want to Avoid Court
One of the most common comments I hear from new clients who are separating from a spouse is that they don’t want it to “get ugly”. Whether someone is on good terms with their spouse and they want to maintain that or whether someone just doesn’t want to endure the emotional and financial turmoil of […]
Case Management Program Offered in Ottawa for Family Law Matters
While separating is usually riddled with conflict, there are some cases in family court that are particularly more adversarial than others. This conflict is challenging to manage and without appropriate resources, may have a lasting impact on children if they are exposed to the conflict. This is particularly true when there are one or more […]
