In one of my recent blogs, I wrote about why you should have a will, and why a lawyer should prepare one for you. With the start of November upon us, and with it being "Make a Will" month, I recommend you re-read my blog on the topic. But when you consider doing your [...]
I recently met with an older couple (older than me, that is) who wanted to do their wills. They had never done them before, so they felt that doing a will right now was a prudent thing to do, or in their own words, “it’s the grown-up thing to do.” I agree with this [...]
Just about every family law client I have ever spoken to has had something to say about the Family Responsibility Office (FRO), and it is usually isn’t good. Too slow, too busy, too aloof, too aggressive, not aggressive enough, etc., are just some of the common complaints. There are thousands upon thousands of support [...]
Blog Post from June 13, 2019 How do I Find the Right Family Law Lawyer? Finding a really good lawyer is easier than you think, but you need to ask the right questions. When I am interviewing prospective clients, I ask the same questions. You should think about these questions when considering [...]
Blog Post from April 26, 2019 What do I do if the CAS wants to visit my home? I have practiced child protection law for many years, and the majority of clients I meet for the first time are ones that have had their children already apprehended by their local children’s aid [...]
Blog Post from March 27, 2019 Why do I need a family law lawyer? I have been practicing law for over 25 years now, and I have seen an increase in the number of people who choose not to hire a lawyer in family court. When I was called to the Ontario [...]
