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Curious about how Family Courts in Ontario operate? 🤔 Our blog explains the process and highlights alternatives like mediation that save you time and money. Stay informed on your options! #Resolvd #FamilyLaw #OntarioCourts #Mediation https://lnkd.in/g2Wvgth6

Discover the evolution of Nuptial Agreements 📜💍 Recent judicial reviews, exemplified by Peel J's analysis in HD vs WB (2023), underscore the significance of legal advice. Read our latest news here: https://lnkd.in/eyFkZsNG #familylaw #nuptialagreements #legaladvice #modernlaw

Can your Separation Agreement be set aside? Legal Director Morven Douglas examines the relatively rare circumstances when a Separation Agreement may be successfully set aside on the basis it was not fair and reasonable at the time it was entered into with reference to the recent Sheriff Appeal Court Case, Bryce v Bryce [2023] SAC (Civ) 36. #separation #minuteofagreement #separationagreement #fairandreasonable #caselaw https://lnkd.in/eG9PQQQZ

Following the changes to the Family Procedure Rules, separating couples need to actively consider Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) not only before initiating Court action but also consistently throughout the legal process.  As outlined in our #blog, one such NCDR method that couples can use to resolve separation disputes is #CollaborativeLaw: https://lnkd.in/eej6YUk3 l Emma Davies l #FamilyLaw

In recent legal proceedings, celebrity couple Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have resolved their dispute over child custody. Turner originally initiated proceedings under The Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Continue reading here to learn more. #masterslawgroup #sophieturner #joejonas #hagueconventioncase #hagueconvention #parentalchildabduction #parentingplan #turnerjonasdivorce #divorceattorney

Unlike child support, the determination of spousal support payments isn’t a straightforward multiplication but instead relies on statute, case law, and a research paper that establishes the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. There is plenty of judicial discretion built in. Here's what you need to know: https://lnkd.in/eNEJVTZa

Unlike child support, the determination of spousal support payments isn’t a straightforward multiplication but instead relies on statute, case law, and a research paper that establishes the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. There is plenty of judicial discretion built in. Here's what you need to know: https://lnkd.in/eeu2MbFr

Since the introduction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (which replaced the previous Family Court system in 2021) there has been a greater focus on trying to resolve a dispute through mediation before approaching the Court and also once parties are participating in the Court system. It is now a requirement that parties attempt to engage in a dispute resolution process such as mediation with respect to both property and parenting before making any application to the Court, unless they fall within the limited exceptions that apply. Learn more through the link below #wmdlaw https://lnkd.in/g2EfXeMY

Our latest blog describes who would be considered a “vexatious” litigant in family court in Alberta, as well as how a court can limit this type of litigant to ensure that parties are using court procedures appropriately. https://ow.ly/f3sq50R7PlE #familylaw #familycourt #calgary

New blog post analyzing the recent High Court case of M.R v L.O and Others (2023/070007) [2024] ZAGPJHC 371. This important judgment deals with a post-divorce maintenance dispute and the enforcement of a writ of execution. The case clarifies key legal issues such as a party's right to elect whether to enforce maintenance through the High Court or Maintenance Court, the need for substantive engagement when challenging a writ, and the court's discretion in granting a stay of execution. The judgment also touches on the new rules for costs orders and highlights the importance of proper factual and legal foundations in litigation. https://lnkd.in/ddywNmk2