Matthew is a litigation lawyer with a primary focus on family law. He can also assist clients with various criminal and civil litigation issues.
He strongly believes that everyone deserves a voice in the justice system and he works closely with his clients, making sure their rights are protected throughout the course of their file.
Matthew has conducted trials at the Provincial and Supreme Court, and has appeared at the Immigration and Refugee Board Tribunal. He has a high success rate in court and is a strong advocate who gets results.
Matthew was a teacher before becoming a lawyer and he has worked extensively with children. Matthew strives to resolve conflicts in the best interests of children and families. He understands the challenges of separation and divorce and plans strategies to resolve matters as efficiently as possible, whether in court or through mediation.
In law school Matthew received top of the class honors in Trial Practice and Advanced Trial Advocacy. He was also a member of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Mock Trial team where he competed against top law schools across the United States.
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"Great experience with Matthew. He was incredibly thorough, clear in his communication and helped me understand the process (which he also made easy for me). Wouldn't hesitate to recommend."
As family lawyers, we sometimes encounter questions about the impact of bankruptcy on child support, spousal support, and cost awards in family law matters.
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.
There are two main categories of child support in Canada under the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
The gifts exchanged in a marriage – they could be jewelry, cars, boats, antiques, art. In some cases, even real estate, a condominium or a house. During a separation or divorce, spouses might claim these gifts as marital property.