10 Important Reasons You Should Invest in a Child Custody Lawyer
Anyone who has even a passing familiarity with Canadian law knows that technically, you don’t need a lawyer for virtually anything; you can go ‘pro se’, or represent yourself, in most legal matters. But as anyone who has ever been in a courtroom for family matters knows, that doesn’t generally go very well. This is not small claims court, after all, but family court – and the stakes are your...
10 Questions All Divorcing Parents Should Ask Before Fighting Over the Kids
The stigma of divorce on children has decreased in direct proportion to the increase in divorce rates over the last fifty years. No longer are they taunted as products of ‘broken homes.’ In some places, they are the majority. Yet we know that divorce remains a traumatic event in the lives of children. Research suggests that three years after divorce, while most children do not report any...Helping Your Children Adjust to Your Divorce
This article was written by Teresa Virani, Co-Founder of coparently – a scheduling and communication tool for divorced and separated parents to organize & manage shared parenting. Divorce is difficult for children of all ages. It’s a sad, confusing time for kids and causes a lot of stress, hurt and anger. Why are you splitting up? Is it my fault? What can I do to make it better? These are...How Does The Judge Determine The Child Custody Percentage?
One of the most important family matters to come to an agreement on when getting a divorce is how you and the other parent will share the parenting of your children. Sometimes parents are able to come to a decision together. Otherwise, a judge must decide. Definition of Custody Contrary to popular belief, having “custody” of a child does not necessarily mean that the child spends the greatest...
Full Service: What Your Divorce Lawyer SHOULD Do For You
A respected law firm that offers all of the services you need when getting a divorce can help you minimize the stress of divorce. At the same time, it can help you protect your interests and avoid problems down the road. Your lawyers should specialize in family law and divorce law and be equipped to deal with all divorce and family law issues, including: • Preparing and filing necessary...
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...
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....
Child Custody Issues for Unmarried Parents
A child born outside marriage is the same as a child born to a legally married couple. In the eyes of the Canadian law, child support is the right of a child, and parents, whether married or not, are legally accountable for the financial support of their kids. If both parents can come to an understanding about how much child support is appropriate, they have the option to create their own...