Custody & Access

Child Custody, Access, Parental Rights, Primary Residence of Child

Child & Spousal Support, Custody & Access, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Family Law, Property Division

Should I Get Divorced Myself or Do I Need a Lawyer?

Getting a Divorce without Hiring a Lawyer Whether or not you can or should handle your own divorce, depends on your circumstances. A “straightforward” divorce can be handled by the spouses themselves. Take for example, the rare case of spouses: who are both physically and mentally healthy; who are equal financially (who have similar incomes, assets and debts); who have

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Coronavirus, Custody & Access, Family Law, News, Ontario

Child Custody and Access During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus and Child Custody and Access – What’s a Concerned Parent To Do? Even during the Coronavirus pandemic, parents with custody of children must follow court orders and agreements which provide the other parent access to the children. The pandemic is not an opportunity to stop following the current parenting schedule. Coronavirus disease (aka COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by

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Canada Immigration Law, Child & Spousal Support, Criminal Law, Custody & Access, Divorce, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Power of Attorney, Property Division, Small Claims Court, Wills & Estates, Wills and Estate Planning

Do I Need Lawyer? 15 Reasons You Should Consult a Lawyer

You Should Consult a Lawyer When… The following are good reasons to get a lawyer: Being Charged with a Crime Being Arrested or Being Detained for Questioning Buying or Selling Real Estate Signing an Important Document or Contract Seeking to Patent Your Invention Seeking to Visit, Study in, Work in, or Immigrate to Canada Preparing a Will or Power of

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