Deciding which family lawyer you should hire to represent you in your divorce case is an extremely important decision and one that can make the difference between getting a fair result or not. Here are some criteria that will allow you to improve your chances of hiring the best attorney for the job.
Nothing Beats Experience […]

Keeping an eye on your financial health during a divorce is essential.  I came across this valuable report which outlines the rules that may apply and offers seven top tips on some traps to avoid.

Before You Start

Begin thinking about all of your post-divorce financial goals, including those related to retirement, college costs, debt reduction, etc.
Gather […]

When you see a lawyer for the first time, you might not know what to expect. Can you ask about the lawyer’s experience? Is it proper to ask details about fees and expenses? How will you be kept informed about your case’s progress?
Here’s a checklist of questions to ask before you hire a lawyer. Print […]

For regular readers of this blog will know how I feel about the rising cost of legal representation in Toronto. The middle class should have access to Ontario’s legal aid program and lawyers who work in the system should be paid considerably more.
According to a Toronto Star report, those are two of seven key […]

Many of the tens of thousands of Torontonians who separate or divorce each year fear they cannot settle their cases without a long drawn-out court battle.
You don’t have to fear in most cases that you cannot settle your separation or divorce in an orderly and reasonable fashion, in fact, you just have to make sure […]

You’ve narrowed the search down and are ready to choose an attorney who will work with you to resolve your legal matters. Here are the top 10 questions you should be asking in your initial meeting,covering education and experience, expected outcome, the timeline, how much you should be involved and their rates.
1. What is […]

Before you meet with any lawyers, do some “comparison shopping.” Consult your local print Yellow Pages or Internet Yellow Pages and make a list of several lawyers who meet your specific needs. For example, Family Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer and so on. Call each lawyer and ask specific questions that pertain to your […]