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Family Law
Compassionate, practical legal guidance in separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child and spousal support, and other family law matters, with a focus on protecting your interests and helping you navigate important transitions.
What we handle
What this can include
- Separation and divorce
- Parenting arrangements and decision-making
- Child and spousal support
- Property division and equalization
- Separation agreements and domestic contracts
- Marriage and cohabitation agreements
- Family law disputes and litigation
- Mobility and parenting across jurisdictions
Overview
Family law matters can involve important decisions about relationships, children, finances, and the future. We provide clear, practical legal guidance to help you understand the issues involved and the options available in your circumstances.
Whether you are separating, making arrangements for your children, addressing support, or putting an agreement in place, we take the time to understand your situation and explain the legal considerations that may apply. Our role is to help you understand the process and the decisions that may need to be made along the way.
We assist with separation, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property and financial matters, and family law agreements. Where an agreement can be reached, we can assist with documenting the terms. Where a dispute requires a more formal process, we can advise you on the available steps and represent you as appropriate.
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Questions
Family Law, answered.
- What should I do if I am separating from my spouse?
- Separation can involve a number of legal and practical decisions, including arrangements for children, support, property, and living arrangements. The steps that may be appropriate will depend on your circumstances. We can help you understand the issues that may need to be addressed and discuss the options available to you.
- How are parenting and support arrangements decided?
- Parenting arrangements and support are determined based on the circumstances of the family and the applicable legal framework. This may include considerations relating to the best interests of the child and the applicable child or spousal support rules. We can explain the factors that may apply to your situation and assist with putting appropriate arrangements in place.
- What happens to our home and other property when we separate?
- Separation can raise questions about the family home, other property, debts, and the division of family property. The legal considerations can vary depending on factors such as how property is owned, the circumstances of the relationship, and the applicable rules. We can review your circumstances and explain the legal issues that may affect you.
- Can you review a separation agreement before I sign it?
- Yes. We can review a separation agreement and explain its terms and the legal considerations that may be relevant to you before you decide whether to sign. Depending on the circumstances, we can also advise you about provisions that may require clarification or further discussion.
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