Family Law Blog

An affidavit is a document frequently prepared in litigation to provide evidence regarding the matter being determined.

In an unexpected and precedent setting case out of Ontario, a self-represented victim of domestic violence was awarded $150,000 for the violence she suffered during her marriage.

Determining who remains in the family home after separation is frequently an issue for spouses who are in the process of divorce or separation.

Often when individuals are in the midst of a relationship breakdown, or are growing weary of a protracted separation, they can make impulsive decisions about the shared and/or personal property of their ex-partner that is in their possession.

In real estate, it’s ‘location, location, location’. In divorce mediation, it’s ‘preparation, preparation, preparation’.

A family breakdown can cause a child to reject a parent while developing strong alignment with the other parent following separation.

Divorcing a narcissist can be very difficult as the process can become highly conflictual even if you are attempting to settle outside of court.

There are essentially two ways to resolve all matters between spouses: reaching an agreement, or having a decision imposed by a third party.

Individuals subject to family violence in a family law case often seek a Protection Order from the court.

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.