Canada continues to be a global leader when it comes to gay rights. It was the fourth country in the world to legalize gay marriage; however, it took a big push from the public, several debates, and many years before the bill, the federal Civil Marriage Act, was introduced in 2005. In 2003, it was …
Read MoreTaking paternity action can be a stressful and taxing time for either the mother or father of a child. Because it involves the parents and child, paternity dispute verdicts can have life-changing impacts on all parties involved. For this reason, such processes should not be taken lightly. Understanding how such processes work can make a …
Read MoreSince many parents are divorced or unmarried today, it is becoming more common for fathers to be involved in child-rearing and family planning. When a relationship ends and separation follows, the priority is always the stability and safety of any children involved. Some may believe that a father will never get custody of his child. …
Read MoreCanada continues to be a global leader when it comes to gay rights. It was the fourth country in the world to legalize gay marriage; however, it took a big push from the public, several debates, and many years before the bill, the federal Civil Marriage Act, was introduced in 2005. In 2003, it was …
Read MoreTaking paternity action can be a stressful and taxing time for either the mother or father of a child. Because it involves the parents and child, paternity dispute verdicts can have life-changing impacts on all parties involved. For this reason, such processes should not be taken lightly. Understanding how such processes work can make a …
Read MoreSince many parents are divorced or unmarried today, it is becoming more common for fathers to be involved in child-rearing and family planning. When a relationship ends and separation follows, the priority is always the stability and safety of any children involved. Some may believe that a father will never get custody of his child. …
Read MoreProcedural Fairness In Divorce In accordance with the law, family courts must administer justice equally and without discrimination. In some cases, however, lawyers and judges still construct recommendations or decisions based on outdated stereotypes. Fortunately, there are judges who support procedural fairness and write decisions that uphold the right to procedural fairness. This is because …
Read MoreFamily Lawyers Advising on Power of Attorney A valid, up to date power of attorney is an important estate planning tool that can ensure that your finances and your health are protected should you become incapable of making important decisions about these matters. Most people believe that if something happens to them and they are …
Read MoreFamily Lawyers Advising Business Owners on Succession Planning If you are an entrepreneur or own a family business you should have a succession plan in place to ensure a continuous transition of the business in the event of your retirement, a long-term illness, an accident, or death. Neglecting this important planning step can leave your …
Read MoreToronto Family Lawyers Advising on Wills and Estate Planning A will is one of the most important documents a person can ever prepare in their lifetime. Having a valid up to date will is critical in maintaining control over your assets, ensuring that children, spouses and other family members and loved ones are taken care …
Read MoreFamily Lawyers Advising on Estate Planning Proactive estate planning, including preparing a will and a power of attorney is critical step in effectively managing and distributing your wealth and in ensuring that your spouse, children, and other loved ones are taken care of if something were to happen to you. Estate planning can be daunting …
Read MoreDealing with a Narcissistic Ex Going through a break up through separation or divorce is never easy, and it’s even worse when an ex is a narcissist. Because narcissists often initially come across as model citizens, often even charming, the spouse of a narcissist might not have even picked up on the narcissism. Slowly, though, …
Read MoreFamily Lawyers Advising on Divorce and Social Media It has become commonplace for people document nearly every aspect of their lives on social media. Checking into a popular restaurant on Facebook and later posting a photo to Instagram, commenting on a topic on Twitter, or posting about a business endeavour on LinkedIn have become ubiquitous …
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