Family Law Blog

There is no getting around it. Divorce is emotionally devastating, but it can also be very financially damaging.

Stories of infidelity, heavy drinking, and reckless decisions flood social circles every year, leading many to wonder whether the Stampede is more than just a summer event—it might also be a divorce catalyst.

For couples, economic shifts can introduce significant stressors that contribute to marital breakdowns.

When two people get married, they enjoy new rights and benefits, such as the right to divide family property upon divorce. Historically, under the law, these rights were exclusively reserved for married people.

Blended families have become quite common in today’s society. According to a 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, 20% of children who have experienced parental separation or divorce, live with a stepparent - that equates to over 237,000 Canadian kids.

What are you gifting this Valentine’s Day? Chocolates? Jewelry? It always feels good to give, but what happens to those gifts when a couple separates?

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Katsionis has accepted a partnership role with Crossroads Law!

Navigating interpersonal relationships in the midst of a family law dispute can be incredibly frustrating and challenging, especially if the opposing party exhibits high-conflict behaviours.

Imagine this. After giving it a lot of thought, you have decided to get divorced. You have engaged a lawyer. You have taken an inventory of your assets - such as property, savings, investments, vehicles, and personal items - and you are beginning the process of splitting them with your former partner.

Once clogging up the Ethereum network for being traded at such high volumes, non-fungible tokens (or “NFTs”) have lost the hype that came along with trying to invest in these unique, limited production, and highly speculative investment products.