Apr 04 0 A Lawyer is Drafting Your Separation Agreement? By Lorisa Stein | Child Support, Collaborative Approach, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Family Business, Separation Agreements | No Comments Online kits to help you complete your separation agreement with checkboxes may look like they solve all your problems: they are readily available, fully customizable, and easy to skip over… Read More
Mar 27 0 Collaborative Separation Agreements: Pros + Cons By Lorisa Stein | Collaborative Approach, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Contracts, FAQ, Legal Advice, Mediation, Negotiation, Separation Agreements | No Comments How you proceed forward once the decision to separate has been taken by one spouse requires some consideration. The values, work ethics, and best practices of the lawyer you retain… Read More
Feb 15 0 Separation Agreements: Choosing your Lawyer and Your Approach By Lorisa Stein | Client Confidentially & Privacy, Collaborative Approach, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Legal Advice, Separation Agreements | No Comments Being ready to decide and choosing to separate is difficult and emotional. Readiness means you have accepted that your relationship is no longer viable and can’t be ‘fixed’. You are… Read More
Feb 07 0 Why Ask a Family Law Lawyer for Advice? By Lorisa Stein | Arbitration, Child Support, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Approach, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Divorce, Family Business, Marriage Contracts, Mediation, Negotiation | No Comments Transitions in our personal lives signal a new journey tumbling with emotion, stress, and at times overwhelming our daily lives. Families aren’t predictable. Alliances are dynamic and change over time…. Read More
Jan 29 0 Is My Professional Degree a Marital Asset? By Lorisa Stein | Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, FAQ, Legal Advice, Property Division for Married Couples, Property Sharing for Common Law Partners | No Comments During separation negotiations, the value of your advanced or professional degree may come into question. If you attained the degree during the marriage, your spouse may argue that it is… Read More
Jan 18 0 Why Should I Get a Prenup? By Lorisa Stein | Cohabitation Agreements, Domestic Contracts, Family Business, Marriage Contracts, Prenups | No Comments If you recently celebrated your engagement over the holidays, the topic of finances may have quickly surfaced in discussions with your partner, from paying for the wedding to the price… Read More
Dec 18 0 Holiday Separations: 7 Critical Considerations By Lorisa Stein | Child Support, Co-Parenting, Collaborative Approach, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Custody & Access, Divorce, Family Dispute Resolution, Family Issue Resolution, Mediation, Post Separation Changes, Seasonal, Separation Agreements, Shared Parenting | No Comments Separating during the holiday season can be complicated, balancing your own needs with the needs of your children and family expectations. Keep these considerations in mind as you transition into… Read More
Dec 11 0 5 Basic Legal Rights When Given a Family Law Contract to Sign By Lorisa Stein | Domestic Contracts, Financial, Legal Advice, Marriage Contracts, Mediation, Negotiation, Prenups, Property Division for Married Couples, Property Sharing for Common Law Partners | No Comments Independent Legal Advice: You have an inalienable legal right to seek to independent legal advice from a lawyer of your choice before you sign a prenup, marriage contract or separation… Read More
Nov 14 0 Hurdles to Overcome as a Divorce Client By Lorisa Stein | Divorce | No Comments Martial partners who have decided that their troubled relationship is beyond reconciliation may face several roadblocks before their separation is complete. To manage expectations from start to finish, and to… Read More
Oct 20 0 Timeline of a Separation Agreement By Lorisa Stein | Separation Agreements | No Comments The timeline of a separation agreement can vary depending on several factors. It is important to understand this going into the development of the separation agreement and remain patient as… Read More