Family Law

Couples may have many reasons for not getting married, but when a common law partner dies without a will, the living partner is left legally vulnerable. When an individual dies without a will, [...]

In Canada, both the federal and provincial governments have roles in regulating family law, however, it is the federal government that oversees marriage and divorce. The concept of common law [...]

If you have made the decision to separate, or if you are currently contemplating separating from your partner, it is important to know right from the start that there are options besides going to [...]

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) allows parties to resolve disputes without traditional litigation. In family law, ADR can offer separated spouses a less expensive and more flexible path to [...]

The Holiday Season is upon us. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or another special occasion, the most wonderful time of the year is near! But what about those [...]

I am sure that we can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned everybody’s world upside down. It has been, and continues to be, a stressful time for all, but even more so for those who are [...]

As we all continue to take a day-to-day approach under the present circumstances, and with the warmer weather just around the corner, there is the possibility that a number of seemingly “less [...]