When you separate, there are often so many things that must get resolved – the parenting plan for the children, financial support for the children or for the spouse, the property division and all the details involved with all of
Matrimonial Matters
The Matrimonial Matters blog, published by Barriston Law, focuses on issues related to family law, particularly those arising from marital breakdowns. It covers topics such as child and spousal support, property division including matrimonial home disputes, family law arbitration, and legal procedures for separation and divorce. The blog also addresses practical concerns like legal costs, offers to settle, and the impact of social media on family law cases. It provides case summaries, legal insights, and guidance on navigating family law processes in Ontario, aiming to inform individuals about their rights and options during family law disputes.
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Preparation for Mediation – Suggestions for Clients
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
I have provided services as a mediator and arbitrator for several years. In addition, I have conferred with other mediators in the field. Given our experiences here are some suggestions…
Family Law Myths
Repeatedly, in initial interviews and even in discussions with friends and other lawyers, I hear interpretations of family law that may be considered “urban myths”, using cultural parlance. This blog deals with the top three in regard to married parties…
Commonly Used Family Law Terms
By Jodi Armstrong
When you are already in a stressful situation, and perhaps feeling a little overwhelmed by the issues that have arisen as a result of your separation, it would be nice, I am sure, to have a clear…
New Pension Valuation Scheme for Separating Spouses In Ontario Law – Starting January 1, 2012
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
For years family law lawyers in Ontario (and their clients) having been waiting for (and lobbying for) changes to the legislation governing pensions upon separation. The reason for the desire…
Christmas and Divorce – ‘Tis the Season!
Catherine Hyde, Family Law Clerk. The commercials have already started advertising the upcoming Christmas season, displaying those warm fuzzy families. Now that you are separated or divorced, you can’t help but wonder how you can still have the best Christmas for…
Duty of Care for Powers of Attorney for Property
Continuing Powers of Attorney for Property are one of the documents frequently executed in estate planning practices.
The majority of Continuing Powers of Attorney for Property have no restriction in the authority given to the Attorney for the management of…
Tips to Reduce Legal Costs
In my previous blog on the high cost of lawyers in family matters, I promised to lay out a couple of additional ways in which fees can be reduced.
A lot of time is taken…
Child Abduction
There was recently a flurry of news coverage in Canada: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1060078 and internationally:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-15074776 reporting that a missing little girl from Manchester UK had been found in Quebec. The little girls’ story is a sad one, though similar tales have…
Are you a Jerk?
By Lori Aylwin
I just read an article in the September 12, 2011 issue of McLean’s that caught my eye. The article written by Julia McKinnell discusses a new book for divorced parents entitled “Joint Custody with a Jerk” co-authored by Julie Ross…