Service Area: Family Law

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Posted June 4, 2019

Offers To Settle in Court: A Sensible Strategy to Family Law

The majority of family law cases that go to court end up agreeing to a settlement. One mechanism that can help parties get to a[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Posted May 29, 2019

The Family Pet: What Happens to Fido in a Separation?

The beloved family pet, referred to by some as a fur baby, is often viewed by its owners as being a member of the family;[...]

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Posted May 6, 2019

Do-It-Yourself Separation Agreements – A Cautionary Tale

Nowadays, it is common for family lawyers to meet with people who have prepared their own separation agreement and signed it, or plan to sign[...]

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Posted April 17, 2019

Financial Disclosure in a Separation: What You Need to Know

Making the decision to go through a separation with your spouse is not an easy one. Besides the emotional toll, there are also logistics that[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Posted April 2, 2019

Living Arrangements Following Separation: Can I Make My Spouse Leave the Matrimonial Home?

Married spouses are each entitled to possession of the matrimonial home, even if only one spouse is the owner. Following a separation, living in the[...]

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Posted March 18, 2019

The Family Responsibility Office and Support Payments

The Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”) is a government agency that enforces child support and spousal support payments. FRO collects support from the support payor directly[...]

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Posted March 4, 2019

Is There An End in Sight: Spousal Support

Spousal support is a sensitive topic for many people going through a separation. Many payors are surprised by how much support they might be required[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted February 20, 2019

Passage of Time and Parenting Arrangements: What Constitutes a Material Change in Circumstances?

If you have young children at the time of separation, the idea of a Court Order being “Final” is something of a misnomer, specifically as[...]

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Posted February 11, 2019

Ongoing Child Support for Children 18 and Over

Many people believe child support ends when a child turns 18. To many people’s surprise, this is often not the case. Legislation states that child[...]