If you are a party to a family law separation you need to make sure you are aware of your obligations under the Family Law Act in respect to full and frank financial disclosure. The rules of full and frank financial disclosure require that both parties disclose all sources of earnings, interest, income, property (vested...
Family Lawyer Kristyn Winner explains the ways in which perpetrators of domestic violence are using modern technology to harass their former partners, and what can be done about it. In my work as a family lawyer, helping my clients to make a clean break from an abusive relationship will often include helping them with strategies...
Nothing exposes the flaws of a family’s foundation quite like the holiday season. Combine extended periods of time spent in close proximity with a few tussles over who’s in charge in the kitchen, mix in arguments over who didn’t pay enough for the joint gift, and season with some inappropriate fire-starting comments made by that...
When it comes to the law, there is so much information out there. But how do you know what’s right and what isn’t? Whether you are looking for a divorce, contesting a will or in the midst of a custody battle, having the correct and most up to date information is key to getting the...
Although Christmas is considered a season for festive fun and reconnecting with friends & family, it can also be an extremely stressful and emotional time. In fact, Christmas is an extremely common time of year for many couples to get divorced. Christmas can be such a busy and stressful time, and explosive family arguments are...
Not only is Facebook a popular forum on which to share both happy news and exciting events in life, but it is also popular for venting in periods of distress. At what can be the most emotional time in a person’s life it is easy to forget that when posting online, the information you share...
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