By Rod Grierson, lawyer at Galbraith Family Law
1986, oh what a year. Oprah was just starting her decades-long reign as the queen of television, Tom Cruise thrilled audiences with his plane maneuvers in Top Gun, people thought
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Full Financial Disclosure In A Domestic Contract
Having full financial disclosure is the baseline for negotiation of most domestic contracts. Financial issues that could pertain to support, property and succession are contained within them. All too often, a client provides counsel with a draft separation agreement, provided
What Are Some Common Misconceptions about Money, Marriage and Common Law Divorces?
In our profession, we often meet people after they’ve made a life-changing decision. Often, the individual does not realize the legal implications of their actions. In this blog, I will discuss the ‘what ifs’ and provide an outline of the
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 damages out of the equalization of matrimonial property or that it be paid on a monthly basis and enforced by
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 but is likely not. If child(ren) spend more than 40% of their time at each parent’s home, this is referred
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 used in the collaborative practice process and may assist parties through their separation, both inside and outside of Court.
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 divorce process, but what about other professionals? Family professionals are often used in the collaborative practice process and may assist
How to Spot Signs of Parental Alienation in Your Family
Parental Alienation is harmful to children. The negative impact of alienation may include depression, substance abuse, low self-esteem, self-hatred, guilt, poor interpersonal relationships, distorted view of reality, and self-doubt.
Most of my clients don’t realize how harmful it is to
My Ex is Sneaky about Finances – What Should I Do?
I’m surprised at the number of married clients who tell me they either haven’t been involved in the family finances, or they don’t know what their spouse owns. In many of these cases, their partner was secretive, or dismissive
Learn How to Keep Your Composure with Financial Disclosure
What is Financial Disclosure?
Are contemplating a separation or divorce? One of the most important procedural steps you can anticipate is the exchange of full and frank financial disclosure. Family law legislation requires both parties to have sworn financial statements