Safety Planning for Survivors of Domestic Violence We asked Evan Clemence, family lawyer at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about safety planning for survivors of domestic violence 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 …
Read MorePet Ownership During a Separation or Divorce in Ontario The emotional turmoil that comes with a separation or divorce can be heightened when one’s cherished pets are involved. This is especially true when it is unclear who will maintain custody of the pet. Disputes over pet ownership are not technically considered ‘custody’ disputes at all. …
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 MoreWe spoke with family lawyer Claire McDowell about some commonly-asked questions on family mediation 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 family mediation Ontario, we recommend consulting with an Ontario family lawyer. Contact us …
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 spoke with Gabrielle Pop-Lazic, a lawyer with Gelman & Associates, on the subject of what to do if your ex-spouse is not complying with Court Orders regarding the children. Please note that this article is intended as an overview on the subject of family law, and is not intended as legal advice. For legal …
Read MoreIntimate partner violence is an enduring societal concern that encompasses a range of abuses, from physical violence to psychological manipulation. Acknowledging the significance of addressing this issue, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently dealt with a crucial case that revolved around the creation of a new tort for family violence. In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2023 …
Read MoreWe asked Evan Clemence, family law lawyer at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about 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 family law proceedings in Ontario, we recommend consulting with …
Read MoreWe asked Paul Slan, a lawyer and the Director of Professional Development at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about creating a parenting plan during a divorce or separation 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 …
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