A friend stopped by my office this morning between meetings. I gave her a quick tour of the larger firm and also brought her to see my office. Her observation on leaving? “Such a law office.” And from that one comment, I knew exactly what she meant. My friend got me thinking. How do clients …
Read MoreHave a look at the first part of my article on what estate lawyers should know about family law: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-law-tips-for-estate-and-trust-practitioners-part-1-1.html
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Read MoreDivorce does not discriminate. It happens in short marriages (the so-called “starter marriage”), in medium length marriages (8 to 20 years) and in long term marriages (20 plus years) as well. Couples who are very young, middle aged and older can all be affected. When parties in their fifties and older separate, the phenomena has …
Read MoreCheck out my article on “Why to Consider a Marriage Contract” in Elegant Wedding Magazine and online. https://directory.elegantwedding.ca/listing/beard-winter-llp/
Read MoreHappy New Year to everyone. I hope the holidays treated you well and you have survived the deep freeze. I spent a week at a cottage on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. I learned a lesson my mother tried to impart for years: Hats keep your head warm. But I digress… There has been …
Read MoreA $1.4 million costs award shows the danger of engaging in bad behaviour during litigation. See my article at: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-judge-sanctions-husbands-misbehaviour-with-1-4-million-costs-award.html
Read MoreThe rights of the child and their best interest should trump a parent’s “right” to shared parenting. Read my article at http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-childs-rights-trump-parents-in-custody-arrangements.html.
Read MoreAny property used by married spouses at the date of separation as a family home is a “matrimonial home” under the Family Law Act. A matrimonial home is special and treated differently than any other property belonging to married spouses. The definition of a matrimonial home is set out in section 18 of the Family …
Read MoreHave a read of my article in Advocates Daily on life insurance and its availability as security for support: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-lawyers-breathing-easier-after-appeal-court-decision.html
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