Family law is a complex area of practice and the outcome of your divorce can not only affect you, but your family, your circle of friends and your financial future. So it’s important to choose the best divorce lawyer for you.
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If you are thinking about a separation or divorce, you probably have a lot of questions to ask a lawyer in Ontario about separation. In Canada, divorce is covered by the federal Divorce Act.
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A family law attorney in Ontario deals with many legal matters related to family life from marriage agreements and cohabitation agreements to the intricacies of separation and divorce. One matter you may not think about is adoption.
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Our Sutherland Law divorce lawyers in Vaughan, Ontario get asked a lot of questions about how to navigate summer vacations.
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Clients going through a separation or divorce often have a lot of questions for their divorce attorney about child support. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions.
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When you’re planning to get married, you have a lot to do, and a visit to a family law attorney may be the last thing on your mind. But at Sutherland Law, we feel you should add consulting a family law attorney to your marriage preparation checklist.
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Mediation is increasingly being used as an option to settle divorce cases; you may be looking for a divorce mediation lawyer to help protect your rights. Family law mediation is being encouraged by the Ontario government as a potentially faster, less costly, and less adversarial alternative to court.
During divorce mediation, a third-party mediator works with both sides to help create an equitable separation agreement. The mediator can be a qualified lawyer, or trained non-lawyer. The client can choose to attend the mediation sessions or have their divorce mediation lawyer attend on their behalf.
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One of the key questions clients ask their divorce and custody lawyer is how much they will need to pay in child support. Separation and divorce can have a dramatic effect on families – and family finances. Dividing the household and financial responsibilities takes a lot of effort and negotiation; and all parties want to make sure they’re able to support their children, as well as themselves.
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Mediation is increasingly being used as an option to settle divorce cases; you may be looking for a divorce mediation lawyer to help protect your rights. Family law mediation is being encouraged by the Ontario government as a potentially faster, less costly, and less adversarial alternative to court.
During divorce mediation, a third-party mediator works with both sides to help create an equitable separation agreement. The mediator can be a qualified lawyer, or trained non-lawyer. The client can choose to attend the mediation sessions or have their divorce mediation lawyer attend on their behalf.
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According to the law, there is little difference between a marriage and a common law relationship, except when it comes to division of property – and that’s where a cohabitation agreement can help.
When a couple enters into a marriage, their relationship is considered an equal economic partnership. If that marriage ends, the value of their property is divided equally between the two partners (with a few exceptions). Any increase in value of the property is also shared. In addition, both partners have equal rights to the family home.
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How can employers best manage the impact of COVID-19? It is essential that employers understand their legal obligations towards employees so they may better promote the health, safety, dignity, and privacy of employees while minimizing exposure to legal liability.
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As a result of the tremendous economic uncertainty produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses across Ontario have terminated or laid-off employees to ensure their operations can be maintained as the virus runs its course.
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While the priority of construction contractors is very often to ensure high-quality work while keeping costs low, the need for legal and financial risk management throughout the lifecycle of a construction project cannot be overstated.
Read MoreLast week we discussed who can be considered an “owner” for the purposes of the Construction Act (“CLA”). We now turn our attention to the distinction between “contractors” and “subcontractors”.
Read MoreFindings of disobedience of an Order in family law disputes are - undoubtedly to many - surprisingly common. It is for this reason that it is crucial that individuals involved in family disputes are made aware of the importance of abiding by a Judge’s Order.
Read MoreWe all know that Divorce or Separation is a difficult process for parents but is especially so for the child(ren). There are various child custody arrangements that former spouses may consider, with Joint Custody being among the most common.
Read MoreLike Congressman Devin “Secret Depositions” Nunes dodging Maria Bartiromo’s pointed question about his recent sojourn in definitely-not-Vienna to dig up political dirt on the Bidens, the answer to the above question isn’t quite so straightforward as we’d all like.
Read MoreGenerally, and as defined by Black’s Law Dictionary, negligence is “the omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided by those considerations which ordinarily regulate the conduct of human affairs, would do…
Read MoreIn a slight departure from the usual technical legal content posted on this blog by my fellow writers, Nicole Abergil and Dan Fridmar, this article is geared more towards general public understanding of the legal system.
Read MoreA party commences a Civil Lawsuit by the issue of a Statement of Claim. This document, otherwise known as an originating process or a pleading, sets the tone and scope of the litigation that follows.
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