Divorce law blog

Who Gets To Keep The Family Pet After A Divorce?

Written by: HRLaw (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: November 16, 2018

Many couples that own pets say they develop a relationship with them akin to raising children. There is an emotional bond and a level of care and affection provided to pets that is not given to other types of property. [...read full post]

Categorized: Family Law.
Tags: Division Of Property.

Collaborative Divorce Offers Civility For Families

Written by: HRLaw (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: October 9, 2018

Many perceive divorce to be a contentious battle between the two parties which ends with a winner and a loser. While some splits may fit into that category, far from all divorces need this level of public debate and tension [...read full post]

Categorized: Family Law.
Tags: collaborative divorce, family law.

The Breakdown of a Polyamory Relationship: What You Need To Know

Written by: Virginia Richards (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: August 7, 2018

Polyamory is a hot topic these days.  Societal expectations for relationships seem to be becoming more permissive, and with television shows like “Big Love”, and major news networks publishing polyamory “explainers” (https://globalnews.ca/news/4320857/what-is-polyamory/), polyamory appears to be working its way [...read full post]

Categorized: Common Law, Divorce, Family Law, Finances, Maintenance, Procedure, Property Division, Same Sex Issues, Separation, Spousal Support.

Examinations for Discovery: What are They and how are They Used in Family Law?

Written by: Vanessa Park (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: July 9, 2018

If you are headed to trial, examinations for discovery may be part of the preparation that the lawyers go through to obtain the facts relevant to the claims made in your family law matter. An examination for discovery and review [...read full post]

Categorized: Family Law, Procedure.

Handling the Holidays as a Separated or Divorced Parent

Written by: HRLaw (View All Posts • View Bio) Published: December 6, 2017

A significant challenge for most separated or divorced parents is determining a parenting schedule that works for everyone during the holidays.  It is a unique issue for each family as every family has their own respective values and traditions during [...read full post]

Categorized: Divorce, Family Law, Parenting, Separation.
Tags: co parenting, Divorce, holidays, mediator, parenting schedule, separation.