How to Win Child Custody
It is no longer given that the courts will automatically award a child’s custody to the mother in a divorce. In fact, child custody for fathers is increasingly common as the legal system is recognizing and considering the rights of both parents in the dispute. With the number of marriages ending in divorce rising, so is the number of fathers winning sole custody of their children. There...Child Custody For Fathers Who Are Not Married
When a relationship ends, it can be a very difficult time. When there are children involved, it can make the breakup even more complicated. If the couple has children and were never married, it is important for the father to know what his rights to the child are. Child custody for fathers not married differ from those who are married. Custody of The Child It is important for a father to know...Becoming Familiar With Your Amended Marital Separation Agreement
Marital separation agreements are legally binding contracts that define how spouses will distribute assets during a legal separation. The terms of the agreement can also be used to establish who the children will live with permanently, and the range of visitation privileges that the non-custodial parent receives. A well-prepared agreement alleviates some of the pressure associated with a...Podcast: Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer pt. 2
document.createElement('audio'); http://zml-s3.zoomerradio.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goldhawk/2014-01-02-Goldhawk_podcast1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview with Dale Goldhawk of Zoomer Radio AM740 in Toronto, family and divorce lawyer Lorne Fine of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation discusses some of the important questions one...A Standard Separation Agreement: Do You Really Require It?
If a couple intends to obtain a legal separation in Ontario, the most fundamental document associated with the process is the separation agreement. The fact is that a separation agreement is necessary to set forth the rights and obligations of both spouses. Understanding a Separation Agreement With this essential factor understood, a couple interested in obtaining a legal separation needs to...How Long Does my Marital Separation Last?
An unmarried or married couple is deemed to have separated, once at least one of the couple decides that the relationship is untenable, and informs their partner about their feelings. The couple does not have to be in agreement over the separation; just one partner can choose to end the relationship and the separation will come into effect. Typically, spouses will stop living as a couple after...Child Custody Lawyers: Is A Free Consultation Required?
When any relationship breaks down it can be quite an upsetting experience; however when there are children involved then the distress moves to an entirely different level. Any responsible adult should want what is best for their child, but unfortunately opinion is totally divided on what that actually is. Child Custody Lawyers Child custody lawyers are well versed in this type of family law,...Top 5 Reasons to File a Restraining Order
A restraining order is an order issued by a court to protect a person or persons from physical and emotional harm due to threat, abuse, harassment or stalking by another person or persons. Anyone who obtains a restraining order enjoys the protection of the law. However, the order is not something that can be issued at any time to anyone. There are specific reasons to file a restraining order...What You Ought to Know About Alimony for Military Spouses
Often, military couples find that the rules governing alimony for military spouses are rather complex and bewildering. Nonetheless, acquiring a basic comprehension of how this procedure works, whilst trying to identify the particular issues that might be applicable to your circumstances, can significantly reduce the expense, time and emotional turmoil of a divorce. Primarily, you will follow...
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...
by Fine & Associates Divorce, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Agreements, Family LawyerFebruary 4, 2014