Navigating Family Law
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Six Essential Tips When Divorcing a Narcissist
Divorcing a narcissist can be very difficult as the process can become highly conflictual even if you are attempting to settle outside of court.
What are the different ways to settle a Divorce?
There are essentially two ways to resolve all matters between spouses: reaching an agreement, or having a decision imposed by a third party.
The Protection Order: What is it and How Does it Work?
Individuals subject to family violence in a family law case often seek a Protection Order from the court.
Expert Witnesses for Children with Special Needs
At Crossroads Law, we have represented many families who have children with special needs. Parents who are separated often encounter disputes about parenting time and child support.
Someone told me I need Independent Legal Advice: What is ILA?
One of the most important pieces of a separation is ensuring you understand your rights under the law and then determining how you want those rights to apply to your specific circumstances.
Pets are just property in the eyes of the law
While the law is continuously evolving, pets are still considered property in the eyes of the law.
Does my spouse have a right to my pension?
Across provinces, Canadian family law legislation interprets “property” to include real and personal property, including all interests in that property, contingent or vested.
Is Cryptocurrency Considered Matrimonial Property?
As the interest in cryptocurrency investments continues to grow, a key question for separating or divorcing Canadians has been whether they must disclose and include their cryptocurrency when dividing matrimonial property.
The Divorce Act Has Changed... How?
Changes made to the Divorce Act on March 1, 2021 need to be understood by people going through the divorce process. For those already divorced, you might notice some tweaks to the language and terms.
Early Intervention Case Conferences (EICC): What is it and how do I prepare?
As the Courts continue dealing with an ever-present backlog of family law matters, judges look for ways to divert certain issues out of the traditional litigation process.