What is a Family Settlement Conference?
It is possible that at a Family Management Conference, a judge will order that the parties attend a Family Settlement Conference. A Family Settlement Conference is a mediation type of meeting with a judge. It gives an opportunity for people to try to work out their differences without going to a trial or hearing. If issues can be resolved […]
What is a Family Management Conference?
Purpose Of A Family Management Conference The purpose of a Family Management Conference is to try to resolve issues without a full hearing. However, if the issues are contested, which means you cannot agree, then the case may need to go to a hearing or trial. At the Family Management Conference, the judge will hear […]
What are “unbundled Legal Services”? Why consider using unbundled legal services?
What does it mean to be self-represented? If you do not have a lawyer representing you in your legal matter, then you are considered to be self-represented. In family law, it is common to be self-represented. It can be confusing trying to navigate the complex legal system as a self-represented litigant. The Court expects the rules […]
New Year, New Divorce Act
The Divorce Act has been updated. Most of the Divorce Act amendments will come into force on March 1, 2021. If you are or were married, then the Divorce Act, which is federal legislation, likely applies to you. The Divorce Act not only sets out the requirements for getting a divorce, but also deals with parenting, child support, spousal support, and […]
What different types of legal representation can you hire a lawyer for?
Let’s start from biggest (and often most expensive) to the smallest (and likely more affordable). Traditional A.K.A. Full-Scope General Representation Client pays a large retainer upfront (in family cases where you already have a court date set, you can expect to pay at least $5,000 initially) Lawyer manages all aspects of the file Client will […]
Child Support Table Amount
“How do I calculate child support?” If you want to know approximately how much child support to expect, you can use the Government of Canada Child Support Table Look-up tool. Check is out here: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/child-enfant/2017/look-rech.aspx Child support is based on the payor parent’s income. You can use the Child Support Table Look-up tool to […]