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What is a 'Power of Attorney'

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to manage your personal affairs if you no longer have...

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Initial Family Law Consultation

Coming in for an initial consultation is a very big first step for many people, that is why at our firm we want to let you know exactly...

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Intersectionality in Law - Reflecting on my Personal Experiences as a Lawyer

There is a big movement in society to acknowledge and educate others about the struggles that women and minorities face in their...

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Why Custody is a Bad Word in Family Law

When people hear the word custody some immediately think of an ugly separation process where both parents are aggressively fighting over...

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I've Just Been Served with a Court Application - What do I do?

You’ve probably seen it on television, a guy dressed up as a pizza delivery person who shows up to someone’s door pretending to deliver...

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Is It Okay to Date After Separating?

So, you have officially separated from your spouse and you're ready to move on and start dating again. As much as it's good to move on...

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Who Gets the Canada Child Benefit?

One of the most common questions I get from clients going through a separation is "what happens with my Canada Child Benefit once I...

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Why Our Initial Family Law Consultations are Different

In this post, we would like to break down what our initial family law consultations entail, and what you can expect.

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What is a Prenup and Should I Get One?

Cohabitation agreement; marriage contract; prenuptial agreement; you may have heard all these phrases before, but what do they really...

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My Spouse Wants to Leave Me, Now What?

If you're reading this, odds are you recently had one of the most unpleasant conversations of your life. Maybe you were having dinner...