Divorce, separation, agreements, mediation and litigation.
I WANT TO KNOW AHEAD OF TIME: What are my rights? What are my obligations? … before ANY action starts.
You may be wondering: What is family property? Who stays in the house? When do I receive/pay interim support? How do I find out his/her income? Will we share the children 50-50? I think my partner will be angry if I see a lawyer.
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Will we share the children 50-50?
I think my partner will be angry if I see a lawyer.
I do not want to share my money/business/property with my spouse/common law partner if we split up.
I AM TOTALLY LOST & CONFUSED: I need guidance.
Sometimes divorce or separation issues sneak up and a person is suddenly overwhelmed. This can happen where there is an unexpected emotional blow, a person has been in denial about the separation or too busy to pay adequate attention. You may be noticing unusual behavior in your partner, letters may be arriving from lawyers or even court documents. This is a potentially dangerous situation. If you are overwhelmed and confused, you need someone to explain your situation to you clearly. You need to fully understand you legal position so you can take control of the situation as soon as possible.
You may be thinking about the following: Do I have to go to court? What is family property? How do I get a settlement? What documents need to be provided? I am not paying/receiving child support. I am not seeing my children. There is an order from the court that I am not happy about.
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There is an order from the court that I am not happy about.
- My ex-partner is trying to kick me out of the house.
I WANT AN AGREEMENT: Prenup, cohabitation, or amicable split-up.
Here are some circumstances where we can help you by way of an agreement: I do not want to share my money/business/property with my spouse/common law partner if we split up. I do not want to pay my partner’s debts if we split up. How do I get a settlement without going to court? I want to keep my pet if we split up. When do I need a cohabitation agreement? I don’t know how to get my partner to sign a prenup or cohabitation agreement. We have an agreement but I do not know if it is legally binding.
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When do I need a cohabitation agreement?
How do I get my partner (or my child’s partner) to sign a prenup or cohabitation agreement?
THE FIGHT IS ON! I need to assert my rights. I need to protect myself.
Here are some concerns you might have: I need an order quickly. A court date has been set. What documents need to be provided? My ex-partner is hiding/spending money. My ex-partner is trying to kick me out of our house. I have assets that I do not want to split with my spouse.