Topic: Family Law
How Can the Children’s Voices be Heard?
Topic: Family Law October 26, 2017 by Erika Young
In contested custody and access proceedings, it can sometimes be important for the children themselves to be heard. The Court and lawyers rely on professionals to gather and provide this …
Co-Parenting After Separation
Topic: Family Law September 1, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
As a family law lawyer and mediator and as a child of divorced parents, I have always been sensitive to the issue of co-parenting after a separation. I recommend the …
Do Marriage and Divorce Affect My Existing Will?
Topic: Family Law July 10, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
Yes, they do. Marriage: In Ontario, if you have a Will prior to marriage, it is automatically revoked upon marriage (the entire Will is cancelled). To avoid that outcome one …
Getting Divorced Before Everything is Worked Out
Topic: Family Law June 13, 2017 by Carol Cochrane
There are times when a separated spouse may be eager to get a Divorce Order, even if all of the financial issues between the parties are not yet resolved. I …
Surrogacy Agreements: Important Considerations
Topic: Family Law May 18, 2017 by Erika Young
Canadians are increasingly turning to assisted reproductive technology, such as surrogacy, to expand their families. This is because of the increasing availability of the technology, a rise in infertility, and …
What About the Kids, Indeed
Topic: Family Law May 16, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
My experience in working with families over many years is that they will always profess to have the interests of their children at the top of mind when dealing with …