Financial abuse is a serious matter and is recognized in Ontario as a form of family violence. Because it is not talked about as often as other forms of abuse, it can be hard to determine whether you have experienced it. Financial abuse may affect relationships between grandparents, parents, children, or romantic partners. It’s a …
Read MoreSummary Every case requires a unique and personalized approach to minimizing conflict during a separation or divorce. Some matters have a conflict that derives from differing parenting styles, whereas other cases have issues such as suspected alienation that may be the driving force of the conflict. Each issue has a unique solution that should be …
Read MoreThe Parallels: The Enforceability and Application of Religious Marriage Contracts Upon Dissolution of Marriage in Ontario By: Samah Rahman and Jeffrey Mammon At Gelman & Associates, our family law lawyers have experience in handling family law matters for people of all faiths. In fact, our family law lawyers come from various different backgrounds and faiths …
Read MoreWe spoke with Claire McDowell, a family lawyer with Gelman & Associates, about the impact of divorce on children. Please note that this article is intended as an overview on a subject in family law, and is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice regarding matters of divorce, we recommend you schedule a consultation …
Read MoreWe asked Evan Clemence, family lawyer at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about how religious differences impact family law proceedings in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal advice regarding how religious differences impact family law …
Read MoreBy: Claire McDowell The following is not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal advice regarding your own separation, we recommend consulting with an Ontario family law lawyer. Please contact us to schedule a consultation with Gelman & Associates today. The media has been publishing story …
Read MoreBy: Claire McDowell The following contains legal information and not legal advice. Should you need legal advice pertaining to your matter and are within Ontario, please contact our office for a free consultation appointment. Often times, when commencing the process of separating, and ultimately divorcing from your spouse, people will have consultations with family lawyers …
Read MoreWe asked Evan Clemence, a family law lawyer at Gelman & Associates, what happens when you go to Court during a divorce in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal advice regarding the divorce process in Ontario, we …
Read MoreWe asked Evan Clemence, family law specialist lawyer at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about the divorce process in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal advice regarding the divorce process in Ontario, we recommend consulting …
Read MoreBy: Claire McDowell There is a common misunderstanding of the process for divorce in Ontario family Courts. In order to properly understand which of the available options in ending your marriage are right for you, whether separation, annulment, or divorce, it is imperative that the parties involved understand the difference. Annulment is an option available …
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