Family Law Blog

In an unexpected and precedent setting case out of Ontario, a self-represented victim of domestic violence was awarded $150,000 for the violence she suffered during her marriage.

Determining who remains in the family home after separation is frequently an issue for spouses who are in the process of divorce or separation.

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.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many couples will be celebrating by getting engaged.

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

A serious but overlooked consequence of COVID-19 has been its effect on separated or divorced parents who disagree on vaccinating their kids.

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

Choosing a mediator is a difficult decision. If you speak to any family lawyer, they will have different opinions on the attributes and skills of a divorce mediator.