Thomas Dart, Partner, Family Law

Many separated couples have a difficult time managing the emotional stress of a relationship breakdown. The financial strain of getting legal advice to learn about how the law impacts their separation significantly increases that stress. Many people have no choice but to try and do things on their own,

Thomas Dart, Partner, Family Law

How people approach climate change and how people approach family conflict are amazingly similar. Here are some of the similarities:

Climate change Family law disputes
People deny climate change is happening At least one of the parties denies that there is a conflict which needs attention
Those people who

Thomas Dart, Partner.

Around the world, in so many countries, we are witnessing the conflict which is created by the political party system.  We pride ourselves on our democracy. Yet, many of us feel it is not working. No party seems to be able to fix the many problems currently facing us. Poverty, climate

Hilary Goodman, Associate, Family Law.

Professionals, including lawyers, usually choose their profession with a goal in mind. Some want to serve others, some want to make lots of money, some just love the profession and want to join it. Once a profession calls you to it, it can become an obsession.

Law, like many

Evelyn Thompson, Family Law Clerk

All of us knows a personality like the one whom Mr. Trump is trying to portray in his run-up to the Presidency. (I am ever hopeful he is not the person who he pretends to be). Experienced family law lawyers have seen many like him. I am also sure

By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law

So you want to “win” your child custody case?  Here are some do’s and don’ts:

  1. The most successful party is almost always the more cooperative parent:  Avoid picking fights with, or escalating fights with the other parent.
  2. Basic care for the children should be