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Family Law

__Counseling
We have adjunct professionals who can assist with the emotional component of marriage breakdown or other stressful situations.

Mediation
Darryl Glover is a trained mediator who assists with the mediation of separating couples as well as the ongoing arrangements for parenting.

Adoption
Our firm will take you through the domestic adoption process to take the worry out of things. We handle the paperwork, court documents, legal advice and anything else that arises during the process.
_Trials
When a family matter cannot be resolved through other means, court may be necessary. The family court process assists parties to resolve without the need for trial. For those occasions when trial in required, our litigation counsel will assist.

Enforcement
Sometimes a court order needs to be enforced. Whether it is a Family Court order or an order arising from a civil litigation matter, we will proceed through the proper channels to enforce.

Paternity
As part of custody and access matters, clients may be referred for paternity testing.

Agreements & Contracts

_Trust Agreements
When assistance is needed from a friend or family member to acquire an asset, a trust agreement can keep things clear for all involved.

Cohabitation Agreements
Sometimes the best way to avoid misunderstandings is to get it down on paper. A professionally drawn cohabitation agreement will address all of the issues you know you want clear and many that you may not have thought of.

Co-ownership Agreements
When two or more people who are not married buy property, a co-ownership agreement is a good idea. It determines how things are conducted while the property is shared and how to deal with things when it is time to buy out or sell.

_Domestic Contracts
These general contracts are used to ensure that parties are clear with their intentions. Various domestic contracts are available to keep life more predictable.

Marriage Contract (Prenuptial)
Otherwise known as “marriage contracts” here in Canada, this can be very useful for people who plan to marry and have the need to keep their assets distinct. This is particularly common in couples where there are children from a previous relationship or where there is a significant difference in assets at the time of marriage. They are a domestic contract that addresses what each party’s rights and obligations will be during marriage as well as in the case of death or separation.


Custody & Support

_Child Support
Child support is a basic right of the child. There are clear factors to determine the proper amount and there are systems in place to ensure that it gets paid. Our firm deals with Child Support collection through non-adversarial means if possible and through the court when necessary.

Custody
Child custody is one of the most important aspects of family law because it addresses the needs of a young person. The best interests of the child are intended to be the primary factor when considering any custody arrangement. Clearly, in order to determine the best interests of the child, many indicators must be considered such as housing, schooling, financial resources, family support systems, stability, etc.

Access
Access is also the right of the child. We advocate for the best interests of the child when assisting to ensure that positive relationships continue between parents and their children after separation.
_Spousal Support
Spousal Support, sometimes called alimony in other jurisdictions, is a right of many partners after the breakdown of a spousal relationship.  We support our clients in obtaining or paying the fair amount of spousal support considering all factors.

Support Variations
As residence and/or financial arrangements of separated parents change, there is often the need for support to be varied. We assist clients in determining the fair amount of support and ensure that it is paid and received.

Divorce & Separation

Divorce
Divorce is needed to remarry. Before dealing with the divorce, a separation agreement should be negotiated and signed.

Annulment
When divorce does not address your needs, an annulment may be required. This can be for religious reasons but often arises from other contexts as well.

Separation Agreements
When a marriage or other spousal relationship breaks down, a separation agreement is necessary to establish the rights and obligations of both parties upon leaving the relationship or marriage.  Separation agreements are documents that allow people to be “legally separated”. They clarify asset and debt sharing, what happens to the house, the kids and the personal belongings as well as pensions, estates, and anything else that needs to be addressed as his, hers or theirs.

_Division of Property
Upon separation following marriage, division of property or Equalization of Net Family Property is a right of the parties. We assist parties in coming to a fair resolution with respect to an appropriate division.

Matrimonial Home
When a married couple is separating, they must determine whether one or the other will remain in the matrimonial home or if it will be sold. There are certain rights to possession and occupancy of a matrimonial home for married partners.
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Durham Location
562 Kingston Road West
(HWY#2 & Church Street)
Ajax, ON  L1T 3A2
Tel: (905) 619-3700  |  Fax: (905) 619-0022
info@gloverlaw.ca
_Beaches Location
2239 Queen Street East
(Queen Street E & Hammersmith)
Toronto, ON  M4E 1G1
Tel: (416) 691-3700  |  Fax: (416) 691-0037
info@gloverlaw.ca
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