Going through a divorce, separation, annulment, adoption or child custody battle, is emotionally , physically, and mentally challenging, and trying to do it without legal assistance makes it harder. Family law attorneys specialize in cases that involve family members, negotiating settlements and offering advice based on the needs of your situation.

When dealing with delicate situations like family matters, people generally do not want to get lawyers involved. They believe lawyers make things like separations, child custody, and property divisions messier than they need to be. However, when it comes to family matters, lawyers are the best people to approach. Even if the individuals in question are completely cordial about the whole circumstance, things need to be handled legally to make sure all the T’s are crossed and the I’s dotted.

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If you are facing a complicated family law issue such as divorce, separation, custody dispute, support claims, property division, the end of a common law relationship or other family law-related challenges, understanding the intricacies of litigation can be tough.

Meet Maria Villarreal, Law Clerk at MP LAWYERS. Maria started her MP LAWYERS career a year ago and has a bright future ahead.

Getting a divorce is never easy! Being forced to make decisions during an emotionally trying time force you to seek assistance from people you know and love. However, the advice that’s forthcoming isn’t always right.

Arranging child support How to arrange child support between yourself and the other parent or caregiver. View article Article Courtesy: https://www.ontario.ca/page/arranging-child-support

The law views spousal relationships as financial partnerships. When the partnership breaks down, the person with more income or assets may have to pay support to the other. At the same time, the law expects adults to look after their own needs to the best of their abilities. To decide on how much spousal support and the length of time that it should be paid, the law says that judges must consider a number of factors, including how much the person asking for support needs to meet his or her needs, and how much the other person can afford to pay.…

We strongly recommend that Canadian children carry a consent letter if they are travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives or with a group. For the purposes of this consent letter, a Canadian child is defined as anyone who is under the age of majority (18 or 19, depending on the province or territory of residence). A consent letter is not a legal requirement in Canada, but it can simplify travel for Canadian children, as it may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving a foreign country or by Canadian officials when re-entering Canada. The…

The Office of the Children's Lawyer represents children under the age of 18 in court cases involving custody and access and child protection, as well as in civil, and estates and trusts cases. The Office of the Children's Lawyer employs both lawyers and clinicians (social workers), who work on a fee-for-service basis across the province. Clinicians prepare reports for the court and help lawyers who are representing children. View article Article Courtesy: https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/.

Welcome to the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) View article Article Courtesy: https://mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/familyresponsibility/index.aspx.

The Government of Ontario introduced changes to the family law provisions of the Pension Benefits Act that came into effect on January 1, 2012. These changes established a new process for the valuation and division of pension assets following the breakdown of a spousal relationship. This family law pension valuation and division regime requires the pension plan administrator (Plan Administrator) to calculate the value of the pension, provides for immediate division, and mandates the use of Superintendent of Financial Services approved forms throughout the process. View article Article Courtesy: http://fsco.gov.on.ca/en/pensions/Family-Law/Pages/familylawforms.aspx.

How to get a copy of an Ontario marriage certificate online ServiceOntario – the only government-authorized source for Ontario marriage certificates. It’s safer, cheaper and faster. A marriage certificate is a document containing the details of a marriage performed in Ontario. You can order a copy or multiple copies online if the marriage is registered in Ontario. You can use this certificate to change your name, process a divorce, or as a record of family history. View article Article Courtesy: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-get-copy-ontario-marriage-certificate-online.

T2220 Transfer from an RRSP, RRIF, PRPP or SPP to Another RRSP, RRIF, PRPP or SPP on Breakdown of Marriage or Common-law Partnership View article Article Courtesy: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2220.html

How do I transfer ownership of a vehicle from a family member? View article Article Courtesy: https://www.ontario.ca/faq/how-do-i-transfer-ownership-vehicle-family-member

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My new website provides my existing and prospective clients with a simple yet interactive view of my work and the services that I offer.

Part 5 in the series…So, It didn’t settle and you’re headed to Family Court

In our last segment, we outlined the purposes of a settlement conference. Now let’s look at the purposes of a trial management conference.

Part 4 in the series…So, It didn’t settle and you’re headed to Family Court

In our last segment, we outlined the purposes of a case conference. Now let’s look at the purposes of a settlement conference. Each conference has a distinct purpose. These are outlined in the Family Law Rules which govern how a court file proceeds in Ontario.

Part Three in the Series of 5

Last week we outlined the stages of a family court proceeding. Now let’s look at the purposes of each of the conferences.

Part 2 in the series…So, It didn’t settle and you’re headed to Family Court

So you find yourself headed to Family Court. What now?