How Does it Work
Instead of negotiating directly with your spouse, you can have your family lawyer manage the negotiations on your behalf. Where:
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Family Law
Arbitration
How Does it Work
Arbitration allows for the resolution of disputes outside of the Court, through a process that is similar to the Court process. It is essentially a “private court”, in which the parties hire an “arbitrator” and agree to be bound by his or her decision in relation to their Family Law issues. The arbitrator is jointly selected by the parties and must be certified by the ADR Institute of Ontario. In Family Law cases, the arbitrator is generally a seasoned family lawyer. As is the case in Court, the arbitrator will make a decision after receiving evidence and hearing arguments from both parties. As is the case in Court, both parties are generally represented by skilled litigation lawyers.
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How Does it Work?
Proceeding to Family Court is generally the most time-consuming, hostile and costly technique to resolve Family Law issues. However, in some cases, it is unavoidable. If proceeding to Court, you and your spouse should each retain skilled litigation counsel. You will then prepare and file required Court documentation and place your issues before a judge, for his/her direction or decision in relation to contested matters.
Read MoreHow to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
by Sue Cook, Family Therapist, of Family TLC, www.familytlc.ca
A common and troubling question is, “How do I tell my spouse I want a divorce?” It’s a common question because in most cases the decision to divorce or separate is made by one spouse alone. At some point the other has to be told that the marriage is at an end.Read More
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Is There a Business in the Family? – Collaborative Family Law is for You
Tessa M. Bair, a Family Lawyer with Bair Family Law Professional Corporation
You would like to settle issues arising from the breakdown of your marriage or relationship and there are a variety of methods that you can use to achieve your goal. How do you know which is best for you? It is important that the method that you use be as stress free, practical and cost-efficient as is possible. It is also important that you tailor your method to your specific needs and circumstances.
Read MoreWhy is Incivility so Pervasive in the Family Court – Reflections of a Family Law Lawyer
Many of us have a notion of the workings of the Court process, a notion that is generated by various television and movie representations of this noble forum.
Our vision likely includes an elderly and prudent Justice, positioned on an elegant, raised dais, perhaps sporting a powdered wig. There is, inherent in this notion, the view that justice resides within the walls of the Courtroom, that each party will have his or her day in Court and that there will be reason and dignity to the process.
Read MoreRecommended Reading
Educating yourself is a wise first step.
Our clients have reported that they have gained useful information and insights from the following:
Read MoreUseful Links
Below are various websites relating to Family Law subjects which may be of interest to you.
The subjects are arranged alphabetically, so that you can easily access those subjects that are relevant to your needs.
Read MoreMarriage / Common-Law Relationships
Marriage, or the start of a common-law relationship, is, generally, a happy and exciting step in one’s life.
New arrangements are put into place. Goals and expectations are revised to include the goals and expectations of a new partner. Most of us are aware that when we marry or enter in to a common-law relationship, we take on legal obligations in relation to our new partner. However, most people could not clearly identify these legal obligations and many people are not aware that they can change or limit these obligations, with the assistance of a family lawyer. Our family lawyers can assist you in achieving this result, through a “domestic contract”:
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