FAMILY LAW SERVICES INCLUDE
Custody
Decision-making responsibility for major issues
such as health, education and religion
such as health, education and religion
Access
Everyday parenting issues and schedule
Child support
Table child support and section 7 "extra expenses"
such as orthodontics and summer camp
such as orthodontics and summer camp
Spousal support
Needs-based and compensatory, income and
the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
Matrimonial Home
Order to sell home, exclusive possession,
occupation rent
occupation rent
Property and Equalization
Savings, pensions, investments, businesses
Negotiated agreements
Separation agreements, parenting plans,
cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts
cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts
Going to Court
Negotiating and reaching a settlement at court,
motions for temporary orders,
motions to change existing orders,
trials, appeals
motions for temporary orders,
motions to change existing orders,
trials, appeals
Divorce
Uncontested, contested, religious
Restraining orders
Domestic violence
Adoption
Step-parent, children's aid, private
Wills and powers of attorney
Estate planning, powers of attorney for property,
powers of attorney for personal care
powers of attorney for personal care
Notary services
Travel documents, affidavits, other documents
Un-bundled services
Drafting family law court documents,
independent legal advice,
attendance at court for an appearance
independent legal advice,
attendance at court for an appearance