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 |
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Catherine Hyde, Paralegal
“Alternative facts” has now become a new catch phrase. What is an alternative fact? My take on it is that if I am doing the telling I believe my statement to be a plausible alternative to the truth. The question is, if it is an alternative to the truth is…
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…
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908 and have not appeared in a World Series since 1945 (when they lost to the Detroit Tigers)
But now, with the Cubs in the World Series, tickets to the 3 games in Chicago…
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…
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
There certainly has been a lot of media attention and commentary about the process and evidence in the criminal trial involving media personality Jian Ghomeshi. But I am not writing about whether the alleged victims were treated fairly or whether the scope of the…
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:
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Barrie Hayes, Partner
There is no doubt that hiring a lawyer to represent you in Family Court can be a very expensive undertaking.
One alternative to entering into a comprehensive Family Court retainer with a lawyer is to retain the lawyer to provide a specific service or undertaking in relation to your Family…
