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Laurie Pawlitza of our Family Law Group breaks down the biggest mistakes people make when separating. Hint: there's little be gained by being vindictive.

As you might imagine, a marriage contract — an agreement that says what will happen in the event that you separate — is rarely seen as a romantic gesture.

When separating, many spouses and parents want to find easier, less destructive, and less expensive alternatives to Family Court.

When children have strained relationships, appointing them as joint executors can create significant challenges in estate administration. Understanding the implications of executor selection and exploring alternative approaches can help prevent family conflicts and ensure your estate is managed efficiently according to your wishes.

It's rare that a relationship breakdown comes as a complete surprise. In fact, in hindsight, most spouses have a Spidey sense about their pending breakup. Here are some early warning signs

Barrie Family Lawyer Kenna Bromley explains what needs to be done if the Children's Aid Society has custody of your child.

Access to family law justice has been identified as a crisis in the Canadian legal system for decades. Over the years, prominent family law...

Many family law cases have parallel criminal proceedings. These proceedings may arise from events related to the family law case (domestic assaults, harassment, breach of court orders, etc.) or be totally unrelated.

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Estate litigation in Ontario arises from various disputes surrounding wills, trusts, and the administration of deceased persons' estates. Understanding the common causes of these legal conflicts can help families and executors navigate the complexities of estate management and potentially avoid costly court battles. This content explores the key factors that trigger estate disputes in Ontario's legal system.

Crowe Soberman tax partner, Silvia Jacinto, joined BNN for Your Money Month to discuss some practical tax saving tips for parents of tots or teens ready to head off to university.

One of the most difficult decisions any judge faces is whether to allow one parent to move away from the other parent after separation or divorce.

As soon as COVID-19 restrictions started lifting, people started getting married again.

When parents do not separate on good terms, they often have concerns about the other parent's priorities – particularly when very young children or infants are involved.

After you have made your decision, it is important to consult a lawyer to understand the issues at stake (property to be divided, custody of a child to be established, support to be paid, etc.).

People have assumed for years that getting divorced, or even separating meant you had to go battle things out in Family Court.

Join CKNW Radio Host Stirling Faux and Family Law Partner Tamara Dewar as they discuss divorce and COVID-19.