What are some situations in which a consult with a Family Lawyer could be valuable to me?
- Someone told me I need to talk to a family lawyer.
- I know I’m going to court, but I can’t afford to get a lawyer to go to court for me. I need advice, coaching and resources to help me represent myself.
- I’ve been served with a Notice of Family Claim!
- I’ve just separated from my spouse or partner, and I have no idea what is supposed to happen next.
- I’m about to move in with my significant other, and I’m wondering how that could affect my financial and legal interests.
- I’m thinking of separating from my spouse, but I want to prepare myself to do it safely and with the least possible impact on our kids.
- I’m trying to negotiate a Separation Agreement with my ex, and the process is making me uneasy. I need to know more about my rights and obligations.
- My ex and I have been amicable about everything. But now we want to get divorced, and I think we need to have our deal in writing. Also, the divorce papers are confusing!
- I’m about to go to a Judicial Case Conference (JCC) at court, and I want to prepare to make the most of this opportunity to settle my case.
- My spouse/partner has given me an agreement to sign, and I have questions about it.
- My spouse/partner has given me an agreement to sign, and they say I need to get “ILA” (independent legal advice).
- My spouse and I drew up our own agreement on LawDepot.ca, but as we were going through the process the website urged each of us to get independent advice from a lawyer.
- My ex has a lawyer, and I’m feeling bullied. I don’t think I can afford to have a lawyer myself. What can I do to protect my future and my children?
- I’ve already been through a divorce, and it was a terrible experience. I f*****g hate lawyers, and I’m never going back to my old one. But my ex is making trouble about the kids and here we go again. Band-aid ripping time. Tell me where I stand.
- I’ve already had a sit-down with my ex together with a Family Justice Counselor/Mediator/Judge, but I need to talk to someone who is just there for me and my legal interests, who can advise me on my rights and obligations.
- I am going through a family break-up, and by the way I watched A Marriage Story…. What are some ways I can work out the parenting with my ex without letting things get ugly?
- My fiancé(e)’s parents have given and continue to give them a lot of financial support. Now they are pressing my fiancé(e) to have a “pre-nup” with me. The parents are taking care of my fiancé(e)’s legal fees and representation. I’m on my own, and outclassed by their wealth and advantages. I really need two things: to get good value from my lawyer to keep the costs down; and, to get help to look after my interests in a firm, friendly way so that none of this casts a shadow over what is supposed to be the happiest day of our lives.
- My partner and I are about to try to have a child using assisted reproduction.