During initial interviews with clients, one of the most common questions I get asked is: “why do I need a separation agreement?”. For many clients, the rationale goes something like... read more →
I listened to a fascinating program on CBC Radio’s “Out in the Open” last week about divorce – how it has changed over the years and some of the realities... read more →
Recently, I have had quite a few cases with clients who have had entered into “kitchen table” agreements with spouses soon after separation. In many ways, I can understand why... read more →
When I speak to clients about collaborative law, one frequent worry is that the collaborative process takes away the option of "going to court". To engage in collaborative law, both parties... read more →
If you do child protection work, conducting a trial at least once if not multiple times in your career is inevitable. I just spent the last two weeks again mired... read more →
Some of the most common questions I get come from clients who have “harassing” former spouses. Their frequent questions: “How long do I have to put up with my former... read more →
Recently, while conducting a consultation, I told the client that it would be preferable if his spouse could retain a “good lawyer”. He immediately responded with “well, shouldn’t she have... read more →
One of the most common mistakes clients make is to assume that their lawyer is doing a great job because of the number and nastiness of their letters to the... read more →