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Can you represent both me and my spouse?
Can you represent both me and my spouse? I often receive calls from clients who have already resolved the issues with their spouse or who expect a very amicable resolution to their case. In this situation, I will inevitably be asked if the client can bring her spouse to the consultation so that they can present the agreement to me together. They would then expect me to simply draft the agreement for the two of … Continue reading
Mediation for a less painful divorce: A Toronto family lawyer and mediator offers his advice
Like many divorcing couples, you and your spouse may be considering using a mediator to assist you in resolving your issues, but you might be unclear about what a mediator actually does. Unlike arbitrators, mediators do not make decisions or determinations as to the rights of the parties or the allocation of property. They will, however, help the couple negotiate and structure their own agreement. A mediated agreement has the advantage of substantially increasing the … Continue reading
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Cohabitation Agreements: A Toronto family lawyer’s advice for couples living together
If you are in a relationship where you’ve decided to live with your partner but do not intend to get married, a cohabitation agreement, much like a marriage contract, can establish your rights and obligations in the event the relationship ends. If you do ultimately decide to get married, such agreements usually include a clause stating that the agreement will automatically become a marriage contract at that time.
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