Whether they’re good or bad, our experiences can teach us a lot. Luckily, we don’t have to have already gone through something to learn from it. Other people’s advice and discoveries are often available to us, even more so now that we have the internet and can reach out to each other across the globe. Here are some lessons that several divorced people say they learned from...
Domestic Agreement Guide & Rules For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation
DOMESTIC AGREEMENTS
different types of agreements
cohabitation agreements/ marriage contracts /
separation agreements/ paternity agreements/ family arbitration agreements
most common are: cohabitation agreement/ marriage contract/ separation agreement
marriage contract –...
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...
Married couples in Canada may be considering a legal separation in Ontario. A legal separation is the act of married parties residing in separate dwellings or separate lifestyles. From a legal point of view, there is no way to file for the actual legal separation. Two married persons are separated the moment the marriage is broken, and they go their separate ways. The couple does not need a...
Collaborative family law (CFL) is a process whereby a divorcing couple signs an agreement with a lawyer not go to court. The agreement is however binding to the divorce attorney and not the couple. If one or both clients are not satisfied with the agreement, they can still proceed to court but with a different lawyer. The whole process is aimed at seeking a mutual understanding between the...
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...
It’s no surprise to anyone that sometimes divorce cases get ugly. This is even more true when questions about custody and care of the children is in question. The most contentious custody disputes are often those where one parent attempts to undermine the relationship between the children and the other parent.
These actions can create a parent who is seen as “the good guy”...
Prenuptial Agreements or Marriage Contracts are not just for the rich.
Marriage is a partnership. Anyone entering into a partnership should understand the terms of that relationship and protect their rights with due diligence. That means most people, especially those individuals bringing assets into the marriage, should take the time to draft a Prenuptial Agreement or Marriage Contract....
An experienced Family Law Lawyer can help you draft a Prenuptial Agreement that protects your legal rights and financial assets as well as help you and your spouse-to-be in order to avoid or resolve financial disputes before saying “I Do.” (more…)
There are several reasons why mediation is usually a good option for a resolution of the issues arising from the parties separation, namely, as follows: (more…)