Topic: Family Law
Eligible Dependent Claims and The Shared Custody Situation
Topic: Family Law April 19, 2017 by Carol Cochrane
A parent is able to claim the eligible dependent credit when they complete their Income Tax Return if the parent is single, divorced, separated and not supporting his/her spouse, and …
The Secret to Settling Legal Disputes
Topic: Family Law March 20, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
I read this article recently regarding the settlement of family law disputes. I completely agree with the sentiment. It is equally applicable in the Collaborative Process context as well. (click …
Legal Aid Certificates & Family Law
Topic: Family Law February 7, 2017 by Erika Young
Access to justice has been a growing problem in Canada for many years. The legal system has seen an increasing number of individuals representing themselves either because they simply cannot …
Focus on Interests by Setting Goals
Topic: Family Law January 23, 2017 by Jim Jeffcott
As a follow up to my previous blog post, “Why Being Nice to Your Spouse Can be Good for You,” I am sharing with you an explanation about how setting …
Why Being Nice to Your Spouse Can be Good for You
Topic: Family Law by Jim Jeffcott
So often when one is engaged in a family law dispute the tendency is to want to get the other spouse or beat the other spouse. Generally, I do not …
What is Collaborative Process and how can it help your family?
Topic: Estates and Succession, Family Law December 21, 2016 by Jim Jeffcott
For the last decade or so, a group of family law lawyers in Ottawa have offered a different way to resolve issues related to relationship breakdowns, parenting conflicts and to …