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Navigating through a divorce can be one of the most challenging periods in a woman’s life, especially when it comes to understanding and asserting her

Navigating family law matters can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Whether you’re dealing with divorce, custody issues, or child support, the expertise of a skilled

Navigating the complexities of family law can be a daunting task. Whether you’re in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Concord, or surrounding areas, having a skilled family law

Ending a marriage is an extremely difficult decision, and the process of separation/divorce is a stressful and arduous one. Inevitably, emotions play a large part

Divorce and separation can be emotionally and financially draining for all involved. Getting through it civilly can be very challenging and it is important you

Simply put, a will is a legal document that contains the directives for your property and/or any minor children that were in your care before

A will is a legally binding document that among other things, allows a person to decide how they would like their assets disbursed after their

A mother’s love knows no bounds. It is said that there is nothing in the world that can be compared to it and millions of

Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) as defined by American Psychiatrist, Richard A. Gardner, is a disorder in a child which causes them to express hostility frequently

As a parent, you are expected to raise and guide your children along the right path morally and legally.  With the family dynamic constantly changing

Marriage is a goal for some people and a simple inevitability for others.  Whatever the reason, marriage is an institution built not just on vows

Children are keenly affected by their home environment; they flourish in a steady and safe environment.  Naturally, during the breakdown of a marriage, adults can

Many types of households and families have pets.  From the wild and exotic to the more traditional, pets are sometimes as much a part of

When a couple separates or divorces, there are many factors to be assessed.  Spending a significant amount of time with a person in a relationship affords

The end of a relationship can have varying effects on people. Some people may be jubilant and relieved; others may be heartbroken and bitter. No

Family life and its dynamics vary across the world. Many factors like religion and race can affect these dynamics and although there may be some

There are many varying degrees for the dissolution of marriages and common-law relationships here in Canada.  We explained a few in a previous article on types

For many people, a common goal is to want the idealistic family; husband, wife, kids and even a pet sometimes. In Canada, everyone has the

Divorce is a very difficult process to go though. Finances and custody are two of the major issues to be settled, and here we will

The courts can play a very important role in family life and structure across Canada.  They are sometimes the deciding authority in custody issues and

In our last article, we addressed the importance of having a parenting plan in effect when going through a divorce or a separation. Here, we

Divorces and separations are hard decisions to make and in most cases very emotionally impactful. Relationships are usually built on hope and trust and are

Annulments aren’t restricted to correcting drunken errors in judgment as often portrayed in comedies. They are a reality and pursued by individuals who would like

Marriage is a broad evolving term and depending on who you ask, can have varied definitions.  In the most basic terms, marriage can be seen

Common Law Separation The definition of a common law relationship, also known as cohabitation, is defined as two people residing together in a committed “marriage-like”

Custody Custody relates to the rights that a parent has regarding the primary residence and the raising of their child or children. There are four different

Marriage is strictly defined as a lawful union of two persons. A marriage annulment is a lawful pronouncement that a marriage is null and void.

It is important to note that there is no such thing as filing for legal separation in Canada. Legal separation is evident once you and

The Family Law Rules specify the purposes of a Case Conference, which can include the following: exploring the chances of settling the case identifying the issues that

2010 will bring a host of changes to Family Law legislation in Ontario thanks to Bill 133, the Family Law Statute Amendment Act, 2009 (the

The Change of Name Act (the “Act”) will be amended by Bill 133 (Family Law Statute Amendment Act, 2009) as a consequence to changes in

One of the numerous amendments to the Children’s Law Reform Act (the “Act”) as a result of Bill 133 (Family Law Statute Amendment Act, 2009)