Overnight Access For Toddlers
How do you determine overnight access for a non-custodial parent to a minor or a baby? In Sheppard v. Sheppard, the Newfoundland court considered an application for overnight access for a breastfeeding young child. The Court noted the following governing considerations at paragraphs 10-11: My duty at this juncture is to determine what is in the best interests of the child. In making this...Promissory Note – Is it an interest in Property?
Does a monetary deposit with a promise to transfer a property in the future, confirmed by a Promissory Note, constitute an interest in the property under the Family Law Act? This is indeed an unusual situation in that there are a number of ways that the issue can be approached. Frankly, I do not see any way that the wife can claim the husband has an interest in the property. There is no...Property Division Slideshare Presenation
Property Division Guide & Rules For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation PROPERTY DIVISION when entering a new relationship or thinking about separation and divorce law, it is important to know your rights, know what you are entitled to if the relationship ends… possible to plan ahead and protect your rights… when entering a relationship not as easy as...Alternative Dispute Slideshare Presentation
Alternative Dispute Guide & Rules For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation What is ADR – alternative dispute resolution negotiation or settlement meeting / mediation/ mediation-arbitration / arbitration/ collaborative alternative to litigation s.9 (2) Divorce Act – duty to advise to negotiate and mediate all family lawyers use ADR/ spend most of my time...How To Prepare A Financial Statement – Presentation
Financial Disclosure Guide For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation How to prepare a Financial Statement The preparation of Financial Statements and Financial disclosure is critical in a Family/Divorce Law case. It is important for a party to make full and complete financial disclosure. If a party fails to make full and complete financial disclosure, it is...The Family Law Process In Ontario
The following is a general overview of the steps in a court process. Prepare the Application for Divorce Lawyer, Financial Statement and (if applicable) Affidavit in Support of Custody – The Application sets out the claims of the initiating party and the materials facts relied in support of the claims. The Application can contain claims that seek an Order in relation to the following claims:...
How to Prepare For a Divorce in Ontario
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, then there are a lot of things that you need to do to prepare. Divorces are never easy, but if you are informed, then the process will be smoother. Gather and Organize the Documents Many people who get divorced do not know anything about their spouse’s or family’s financial situation. That is why you should gather all of the documents...How Mediation can be Used to Resolve Disputes
If you, a friend, or a family member have ever been involved in a legal battle, you have probably heard of the concept of mediation. This is a way in which two or more parties can come together to work out a mutually agreeable settlement. It is a process of negotiation and facilitated by a neutral third party mediator. The mediator will assist the parties in defining the issues at hand,...How to Improve Eleventh Hour Agreements
When parents seeking separation are unable to beat the last-minute agreements, every effort is redirected to a court process to solve their parenting disputes. During this process, most spouses seek the intervention of the court to have their disputes resolved. In the view of foregoing that a court may not derive the best solution that is agreeable to parties in a dispute, most divorce lawyers...Hire a Parenting Coordinator if you Are Facing Parenting Disputes
Being separated can be a distressful experience for spouses who have been married and disputes can be resolved by hiring a parenting coordinator. When parents separate, disputes are likely to continue, notwithstanding the separation agreements and custody plans. The sad affair is that heightened disputes between separated parents can be greatly interferes with the child’s well-being....
by Fine & Associates Articles, Child Development, Child Support, Custody Disputes, DivorceJuly 9, 2013