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)...

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:...

Divorce Arbitration: Process, Benefits and Arbitration Lawyers

When most people think of legal battles they picture lawyers fighting back and forth for years or various parties in front of a judge or a jury sorting things out.  What they may not know, is that arbitration is another option.  It is an option that has proven successful and has many benefits, as opposed to long-drawn out court battles. The Arbitration Process, Pros and Cons Arbitration can be...