Legal Services

Family Law Scarborough

There are some family issues that people are unable to resolve on their own. This is often the case when dealing with divorce, separation and the division of finances and assets.

Marriage Separation Scarborough

Going through a separation is hard, especially for those individuals who have dependent children or a complex web of assets to separate. People can shorten the duration of these proceedings and lessen their expenses by hiring the right legal representatives and clearly defining their goals.

Divorce Lawyer Scarborough

Few things are as difficult as going through a divorce. Fortunately, you do not have navigate this difficult process alone. When working with a divorce lawyer you are able to set feasible goals for your finances and the separation of assets. You can also learn amicable strategies for making child custody arrangements so that dependent children are given the best opportunity for a smooth transition and a sense of normalcy.

Child Custody Scarborough

Finding the best arrangement for dependent children after divorce or separation is essential for protecting the best interests of parties who are too young and too vulnerable to actively protect and advocate for themselves. Deciding who will make the important decisions regarding the children, and how those decisions will be made, is often a contentious issue in family law matters. With effective legal representation, it is possible for parents to create comfortable and supporting environments for their little ones during this transition.

Child and Spousal Support

Upon the breakdown of a marriage or relationship, it is important that each party consider their financial future as separation very often involves a change in at least one party’s financial standing.

Deciding who will pay child and/or spousal support is an important decision that starts with discovering who has the children for no less than 40% of the time, and in the case of spousal support, who is the higher income earner. There are numerous other factors to consider as well. Determining the amount and length of a child support and/or spousal support obligation, will be an important issue that is best resolved shortly after separation.