Creating a Cohabitation or Common-Law Partnership Agreement in Canada

Not every partnership turns into a marriage. There are plenty of couples who, for a variety of reasons, choose to […]

Custody Arrangements: Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?

Perhaps the biggest decision to be made during divorce proceedings is where the children will live. In the past, custody […]

Have You Been Served? How a Family Court Lawyer Can Help

Here’s the situation: You’ve been served with divorce papers and you need to prepare a response. You have only thirty […]

Affordable Divorce is Possible: Save Time and Money By Being Prepared

The emotional cost of a divorce is immeasurable. Even if the split is amicable, it’s still a major change in […]

You’ve Asked For a Divorce. What Happens Next?

The decision to end your marriage is not an easy one, and the process of getting divorced isn’t a cakewalk […]

Woman who can Claim Damages from ex for assault

Learn How to Claim Damages in a Family Law Proceeding

If you have been hit by your spouse you can ask the court to order that your spouse pay you […]

Child Support Payments Disqualified From Bankruptcy

Accrued debt can be overwhelming to the point where payments exceed the amount of income a person earns. When making […]

Mother and child not worried about child support

5 Myths You Were Told By Family and Friends About Child Support

1) If my child(ren) live 50/50 with each parent, there is no obligation to pay support This may be true […]

Discover Deborah Alton: Marriage & Family Therapist

We all know about lawyers being involved in the divorce process, but what about other professionals? Family professionals are often […]

Cohabitation May Affect How Soon a Couple Can Divorce

When a marriage is failing, most couples know that the end is near and that divorce is an inevitable eventuality. […]

Working with a Family Professional: Sue Cook Tell All

Interview with Sue Cook, Owner of Family Therapy and Life Coaching Group We all know about lawyers being involved in the […]

Recalculating Spousal Support after an Ex’s Salary Increase

When the dust settles following a divorce, most issues of property and financial matters are generally finalized and will not […]

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