Does Spousal Support continue after an early retirement?
As you approach retirement age, you might begin to wonder how that will influence the regular payments you send to support your spouse. After all, if your monthly pay is different, you can’t be expected to send the same amount, right? Likewise, if you are still dependent on support send from your ex, you will […]
How An Estate Lawyer Can Help If You Are An Executor Or Beneficiary Of A Will
With a loved one’s passing comes the sometimes daunting task of sorting out the terms of the Will and dealing with the deceased’s finances. If you have been named the executor (a.k.a. estate trustee), you will want to ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities, how to determine the applicable probate fees (i.e., estate administration […]
5 Key Aspects For Your Next Lease Agreement
Choosing a rental unit to lease can be a difficult decision. It can be challenging to find a place in an ideal location for work, in a neighbourhood you like, with the amenities you seek, at the price point that fits your budget and with terms that suit your situation. So, entering into a lease […]
My Ex isn’t letting me visit my kids – what can I do?
In the aftermath of a bitter divorce, it is possible for your ex to decide to take the law into their own hands and deny you access to your children. This may happen out of spite or pettiness, where your ex fully understands that they are in violation of your divorce agreement. Alternatively, it can […]
What is a Mother Entitled to Regarding Child Custody & Access?
When it comes to questions of child custody and visitation rights, a woman, as a mother, has no more legal rights than a man, as a father. In the past, certain social and historical stereotypes may have persisted to the advantage or disadvantage of women when it came custody and access decisions. Now, with an […]
When is the right time to get a Divorce?
This is a question that a person in a troublesome relationship may ask. Maybe things aren’t working out and neither partner still feels a connection … or maybe things are even more serious and there is a pattern of verbal or physical abuse. In either case, it can be difficult to make a decision that […]
Preventing Financial Infidelity during a Divorce
Getting a divorce often means that you can expect to face significant financial upheaval and uncertainty. This can be made even more serious if your ex is involved in financial infidelity – hiding a portion of their assets so that it isn’t rightfully divided up during the divorce proceedings. Though this is against the law, […]