Family violence and children’s best interests
New family laws require judges to consider family violence in decisions about children.
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Keys to managing your separation
Using the right process and the right lawyer, focusing on the children, being flexible and exercising self care can help you work through your separation constructively.
Divorcing? You and your lawyer have new legal duties
In 2021, the Divorce Act changed and created new duties for you and your lawyer. Your duties Your lawyer’s duties What is a “family dispute resolution process”? This includes negotiation, mediation and collaborative law. Lawyer-to-lawyer negotiations There are two types: Mediation You and your spouse work with a neutral mediator to help reach a resolution. … Read more