Spousal Support Guidelines & Laws

  If you want to know more about the spousal support guidelines, you need to investigate the details in your particular area. However, there is a federal Divorce Act that spells out some of the rules for support. There will be a number of things under consideration. Factors to Consider Needs of the spouses When a judge takes a look at the case, he or she will have to look at what each...

How to Prepare a Financial Statement

Knowing how to prepare a financial statement is a highly valuable skill, whether you are running a small business, filing taxes, or applying for divorce. A financial statement is a complete record of all financial activities of a person or business. A complete financial statement is crucial for a straightforward Family/Divorce Law Case. Without a thorough financial disclosure, the court may...

All About Domestic Contracts

  Different kinds of agreements come with a variety of nuances and special qualifications. There are a variety of different contracts to consider, including but not limited to: • Cohabitation agreements • Marriage contracts • Separation agreements • Paternity agreements • Family arbitration agreements • Paternity agreements Separation Agreements When the marriage has been broken down...

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Canada

Working out post-marital issues with your former spouse can be stressful. Many couples choose to fight in court, engaging in adversarial and expensive litigation. Others find alternative dispute resolution easy and inexpensive. By opting for dispute resolution, couples can avoid emotional and financial turmoil. What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Alternative dispute resolution (mediation)...

Child Support Guidelines and Laws

Child support can be a daunting matter if you aren’t one hundred percent up to date on the intimate workings of the law. This is why you need to work with an experienced divorce lawyer, who can guide you through everything. There has always been a little bit of confusion with child support guidelines and laws. But basic rules have been established to make the process more predictable...

How to Get Child Custody

Divorces and separations often negatively affect children, who find themselves caught in the middle in most instances. In most cases, both parents have the right to raise their children and to make decisions that affect the lives of their children; however, the courts focus on the most important thing, which is the best interest of the children. One or both of the spouses may petition the...

Child Custody Issues after Divorce

Parents often have many questions concerning custody of their children after divorce. Access and visitation are issues of concern as well. Custody has to do with the rights and responsibilities of caring for a child. This includes the rights of having a child living with a parent, rights to make decisions concerning the welfare of a child, and responsibilities towards a child’s upkeep....