Service Area: Family Law

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Family Law

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Posted January 26, 2023

You have made the decision to separate from your partner. Now what? You have a house, a pension, maybe you have children, debts, and an[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Magdalena Casey

Posted December 7, 2022

Nurture Over Nature: Evolution of Grandparents’ Rights in Court

Grandparents often play a special role in the lives of children and sometimes even step in to support their grandchildren during tumultuous times like separation[...]

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Family Law

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Michelle Williams

Posted November 29, 2022

How is a Status Quo Established for Parenting?

When a Court is charged with structuring a parenting arrangement leading up to trial, the bench is often faced with conflicting and untested evidence about[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Magdalena Casey

Posted October 18, 2022

Best Interest of the Child Analysis Reigns Supreme in Family Law

Most parents believe that they consistently act with the best interests of their children in mind, and almost all parents want the best for their[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Magdalena Casey

Posted October 6, 2022

The 2021 Amendments to the Divorce Act: What Does the Terminology Mean?

In March 2021, the government ushered in the first significant changes to the Divorce Act, RSC 1985, c 3 (2nd Supp) in over 35 years.[...]

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Family Law

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Olivia Koneval-Brown

Posted May 25, 2022

“It’s Gonna Take Time…To Do It Right” – Pre-Planning for your Prenup

Cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts (or “prenups”) are common contracts for couples to enter into prior to moving in together or getting married. Reasons for[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Sarah Antonious

Posted April 25, 2022

Uneven Playing Fields in Family Law: Advanced Litigation Costs

Family law litigation can be a particularly complicated and expensive legal endeavor exacerbated by the emotional difficulties of a fractured relationship. These matters become even[...]