Family Law
The breakdown of a marriage or spousal relationship is difficult for all involved. You do not need to go through a separation or divorce on your own.
We have experience representing clients in the following matters:
Child guardianship and custody
Parenting plans
Child support
Spousal support
Dividing family property
Obtaining a divorce
We can assist you by:
Answering your questions
Advising you of your rights & obligations under the Family Law Act & Divorce Act
Negotiating a settlement on your behalf, directly with other counsel or through mediation
Drafting prenuptial, cohabitation or separation agreements
Representing you in court
Cohabitation Agreements
At the beginning of a relationship, parties may want a written cohabitation agreement to determine their affairs during their relationship and in case the relationship ends. A cohabitation agreement can help to avoid arguments or can be drafted to make sure children from a previous relationship get a share of their parent's estate. We can assist you by drafting a cohabitation agreement and a Will to give effect to these plans.
Our Approach
We will first try to resolve matters without the need for a trial in front of a Judge. We use face-to-face meetings between both counsel and clients, mediations, judicial case conferences and family case conferences in attempts to reach a negotiated agreement. However, there are times when a decision from a court is the best solution and we will vigorously represent our clients in court when needed.