Marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements (or “pre-nups”, as they are commonly called) may be the last thing you want to discuss with your loved one while picking out wedding rings or purchasing a home. But they may also be the smartest bit of planning you can do before tying the

Spousal abuse, including physical violence, psychological abuse, financial abuse and intimidation, is a pervasive problem in Canada. Statistics Canada reports that nearly half of all women and a third of all men have experienced abusive conduct in a domestic relationship. While “cruelty” has long been a grounds for divorce between

It happens frequently – after separation, one partner leaves a home in which they have an ownership interest. They may have believed that the home would be sold quickly. They may have been forced to leave because of a criminal charge. Or they may have left voluntarily to decrease tension

A parenting plan is a court-approved, written agreement addressing how separated parents will raise their child. It ensures that the […]

Choosing the right family lawyer can be daunting. Most people rarely work with lawyers, and when the need arises, it’s […]