Family Law Blog

Often when individuals are in the midst of a relationship breakdown, or are growing weary of a protracted separation, they can make impulsive decisions about the shared and/or personal property of their ex-partner that is in their possession.

In real estate, it’s ‘location, location, location’. In divorce mediation, it’s ‘preparation, preparation, preparation’.

A family breakdown can cause a child to reject a parent while developing strong alignment with the other parent following separation.

Divorcing a narcissist can be very difficult as the process can become highly conflictual even if you are attempting to settle outside of court.

There are essentially two ways to resolve all matters between spouses: reaching an agreement, or having a decision imposed by a third party.

Individuals subject to family violence in a family law case often seek a Protection Order from the court.

At Crossroads Law, we have represented many families who have children with special needs. Parents who are separated often encounter disputes about parenting time and child support.

One of the most important pieces of a separation is ensuring you understand your rights under the law and then determining how you want those rights to apply to your specific circumstances.

While the law is continuously evolving, pets are still considered property in the eyes of the law.

Across provinces, Canadian family law legislation interprets “property” to include real and personal property, including all interests in that property, contingent or vested.