Family Law
Separating from a spouse can be a difficult, emotional and confusing time in one’s life. Choices are often complicated by emotions, the maze called Family Court, and the intimidating task of hiring a lawyer.
You may be thinking of separating or are already separated. You may be confused about your rights and obligations. You may not understand the daunting process of negotiating a separation agreement. You already may be trapped within the Family Court with no clear path out.
Do I take my spouse to Court? Are there alternatives? What do I do if I have been served with Court paperwork? What do I do in case of an emergency?
You need a lawyer who is approachable, can explain the law in a way you can understand, and can use a steady hand to guide you through the separation process.
We pride ourselves on being able to explain the different options you have in a way you can understand. Whether the options include negotiating an agreement, helping with mediation, representing you at arbitration, or maneuvering through the court system, we are committed to providing you with our opinion and your options.
We can advise you when it is appropriate to pursue negotiations, and when we should litigate aggressively through the court system. Of course the final decision is always yours to make.
Our clients come to us from all walks of life. We have represented executives, professionals, business owners (large and small), lawyers, tradespersons, stay at home parents and others.We can offer advice on areas of concern to you including:
- Custody of children
- Visitation concerns
- Support issues
- Equalization (dividing property)
- Child and personal protection concerns
- Divorce
- Estate Planning