One of the first talks that separating couples have is whether or not either party is moving out of the house. Kids or one’s own finances oftentimes make it clear that one can’t afford to [...]

Most Separation Agreements or Court Orders will make special provisions for access over the holidays. Whether that means just Christmas Eve until Boxing Day, or the whole Christmas school break [...]

Planning a trip is an exciting activity for a family. It does, however, include a number of logistics and can become more complex than just booking a flight and hotel. This is even more so the [...]

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 settlement more efficiently is the offer to settle itself. Either [...]

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; a loyal, loving companion that greets you at the door when you arrive [...]

When you are busy building a business, planning and preparing for the unexpected may be the last task on your long to-do list.  It is a task that is easy to push into the future when there are [...]

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 it. In an age of online templates, kits, and Google, [...]

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 same house can be difficult and stressful.  [...]

A quick Google search of the words “January” and “divorce” will lead you to several articles about the spike in separations and divorces in the month of January. Whether or not January is [...]

“I want to separate”. These are often some of the most difficult words to say to someone who is your partner or spouse. What does it mean to say you have separated? Can you be separated and still [...]