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 […]
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 […]