A new Family Law Act was introduced in British Columbia, focusing on the safety and well-being of children.
Divorce Law and Family Law
Canadian Marriage Contracts
What is a marriage contract? Toronto lawyer Michael Cochrane provides the answer, as well as the answers to questions such as, how to obtain and qualify for a marriage contract, why you would want one, whether it works for every Canadian province and how
The Bilfurcated Divorce
Sometimes spouses want to end the marriage immediately, but some issues in the settlement agreement still need to be worked out. In these instances, the couple may choose to seek a bifurcated or divisible divorce, which Tracey Achen explains in this artic
The Family Law Vacation in Canada
In order to alleviate the fears and concerns of the non-traveling parent, to the extent possible, the Court will order the travelling parent to provide a complete itinerary for travel and frequent communication between the child and the non-traveling pare
Observe Courtroom Etiquette
You have to behave in a certain way when you go to the divorce courts, but since many people have never set foot in a courtroom, how do you know what to do? Normally, your lawyer would tell you, but Judge Roderic Duncan has solved this problem by providin
Don’t Get Hung Up on Fairness
Life isn’t fair is the timeless adage, and it’s never been more apparent than in divorce cases. You are not going to agree on a settlement based on what you, the judge or your spouse think is “fair”, explains California Judge Roderic Duncan. Take a look a
Divorce versus Annulment
Many people are understandably confused about what the difference is between a divorce and an annulment, since both processes end a marriage. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between them.
Basic Facts about Illinois Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings
What is involved in the dissolution of marriage process in the state of Illinois? Chicago lawyer, Robert Downs, explains this process, including the grounds and its effect on the settlement you and your spouse will agree on during the divorce proceedings.
Practice Tips for Non-Family Law Attorneys
A lawyer not specializing in family law can be of significant assistance to a client contemplating a separation or divorce. Spotting issues and alerting clients to issues that need further exploration and analysis may turn out to be invaluable.
San Diego Divorce: Divorce and Litigation: Fighting in court
What is involved in litigation i.e. fighting in court? Anne Howard, divorce lawyer from San Diego, provides you with a resource to explain how judges and lawyers will interact with you and with each other in the state of California during the litigation p
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