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5 Tips for Finding a Family Lawyer That’s the Right Fit for Your Unique Situation
With hundreds of lawyers serving the residents of Niagara, selecting someone to help you navigate your legal matters can feel like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, […]
“Getting the Most out of Family Mediation”: A Free Family Mediation Guide for Clients!
Going through a separation can be confusing. Many couples assume that their case will ultimately be settled by lawyers or by going to court, but […]
Combining Mediation and Unbundled Legal Services to Provide Greater Access to Justice
The following article originally appeared in the July 25, 2014 issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc. It was inspired by the writings of Kari […]
New Legal Aid Initiatives Support Out-of-Court Settlement of Family Law Disputes
Legal Aid Ontario recently announced the launch of two new programs aimed at broadening the supports available to low-income Ontarians who wish to resolve their family […]
Some Benefits of Staying Out of Court
I’m pleased to be quoted on the Advocate Daily website, talking about some of the benefits of out-of-court resolutions for families going through transitions. Here […]
What’s a Retainer?
A retainer is essentially a deposit towards the cost of legal services. It is an amount paid to our firm in trust, for deposit to your credit in the firm’s trust account, and it will be applied periodically towards accounts for legal services and disbursements when accounts are delivered.
Keeping Legal Costs Down
The separation process, which usually involves transitioning from a single household with shared expenses to two separate households, is a difficult one for most people […]