I am often asked what is the most prevalent reason someone wants to hire a private investigator (PI). The answer is as broad and open ended as the question. This article is intended to provide some general insight with regard to selecting the right private investigator for your case. The PI’s job is to gather …
Read MoreSame Sex Adoption – Where Couples Stand Right now, couples seeking a same sex adoption is more common and widely accepted than at any other time in history. To live in an era of such freedom and social acceptance is quite fortunate to say the least – a far cry from just a few decades …
Read MoreSchool as a Single Parent Ever considered going back to school as a single parent? It’s no secret that getting through university can be tricky at the best of times, but add into the mix the trials of single parenthood and ‘tricky’ quickly evolves into seemingly impossible. But while it may be a concept that …
Read MoreWhat to do with all the stuff after a divorce in Ontario A family lawyer will help you deal with the legal fall-out resulting from a break-up. A therapist will help you deal with the emotional issues. But what do you do with the stuff? The wedding dress? The engagement ring? This week, I thought …
Read MoreDivision of Property: The Matrimonial Home For many people, the largest asset that they may ever own is their matrimonial home. It is meant to be a place of security and comfort where couples hope to rear and raise a family. So it is not surprising that the matrimonial home receives special attention during any …
Read MoreCommon Law and Property Equalization When a marriage is dissolved, each partner is entitled to share one half of the increase in value of their family property and must also share in the losses amassed while they were married. Any increase in the value of property owned by one spouse during the time the couple …
Read MoreUnderstanding Domestic Contracts Separation agreements, marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements are all forms of domestic contracts which are recognized in Ontario under the Family Law Act. These agreements can set out the terms of a relationship and/or the parties’ rights and obligations in the event of a relationship breakdown. Domestic contracts can change, enhance or …
Read MoreHow is a matrimonial home defined? A matrimonial home has special treatment under Ontario law. Parties should be aware of the many ways in which a matrimonial home is treated differently from other assets, so that they can plan accordingly. Since only married spouses can have a matrimonial home at present, this information is only …
Read MoreGelman & Associates is a boutique Family Law firm located in North York with offices across the GTA being served by a team of 8 lawyers and accompanying support staff. FUNCTIONS The Office Manager will provide exceptional accounting and administrative support to management, clients and vendors. – Prepare and process client billings – Support for credit …
Read MoreFinancial Disclosure and Child Support Every parent has a legal duty to support their dependent children to the best of their ability. That’s why financial disclosure and child support are so intimately connected. After the breakdown of a marriage and as parents begin to go their separate ways, custody and access issues must be determined …
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