The 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 MoreDivorce is a complex and emotionally charged process that can be significantly more challenging when one of the parties involved exhibits narcissistic traits. Narcissists often engage in manipulative, controlling, and abusive behavior, making the divorce process not only difficult but potentially harmful to the emotional and financial well-being of their partner. In such cases, hiring …
Read MoreWhat Is Narcissism? ‘Narcissism’ has become somewhat of a catch-all vogue term casually thrown around, particularly in the realm of family law. In our social-media frenzied culture where we all have degrees in Googling and Wikipedia, it has become a popular adjective to describe an ex, while the actual medical diagnosis of “Narcissist Personality Disorder” …
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 MoreThe following is meant as an introductory legal overview of a topic and is not legal advice. For legal advice about your particular circumstances, please contact our office to book a consultation appointment. The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but for newly separated parents, it can bring unique challenges. Coordinating schedules, …
Read MoreA divorce brings forth many questions and challenges, and one of the most critical aspects to consider is how decision-making responsibility and parenting time will be allocated for your child as per the Children’s Law Reform Act or the Divorce Act. Determining these aspects is a crucial decision that can profoundly impact your child’s well-being …
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 MoreBy: Claire McDowell The following blog post is meant for information purposes only. It is not legal advice. To discuss your particular matter with a family law lawyer, please contact us to book a consultation. Moving forward with a Separation when one spouse is unwilling and/or does not want to separate can be an extremely …
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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