Frequently asked questions
We are an eclectic group of lawyers with a focus on Family Law, Wills & Estates, Sports Law, Business Disputes, and Estate Planning. In relation to family law, we help you navigate Child Support, Spousal Support, and Division of Family Property; either through alternative dispute resolution, or, if necessary, trial. Regarding wills, we help you draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements. Ronald Wong and Haley McDonald can also help you with Estate Litigation, i.e, where parties are in dispute about a will or where someone passes away without having made a will.
Carraig Law Group gives practical, workable solutions to deal with complex family law issues. Though we are experienced trial lawyers,we know that trial is not necessarily a desirable or effective way to resolve problems in most cases. Carraig Law Group provides strategic, sensible options so that our clients can reach their goals in a way that saves time, money, and stress.
First, we file a Notice of Family Claim. Then, the other spouse files a Response and perhaps a Counterclaim. Financial Statements are exchanged and a first appearance in court is set down, which is called a Judicial Case Conference. If you cannot resolve your differences by negotiation, we may conduct an Examination for Discovery of the other party and the matter may proceed to Trial. At any point, you may come to your own resolution and sign a Separation Agreement. If you can agree on everything, you can then get what is called a "Desk Order Divorce".
Custody is now referred to as decision-making responsibilities and access is now known as parenting time. We can help you negotiate with your spouse or make an application to court if needed. There are two sets of factors that the court will consider when making orders relating to these matters: those set out in legislation and those developed by the courts. The legislation focuses on the "Best Interests of the Child". Courts have expanded these factors into general principles such as who acted as the Child’s primary caregiver during the relationship and the character of each parent.
If you lived in a marriage-like relationship for 2+ years with the other person, you are considered a spouse, and you must deal with Child Support and Spousal Support issues in either the Provincial Court or the Supreme Court. Property Division issues take place exclusively in the Supreme Court.
If you do not want to go to court, our lawyers can help you to draft a Separation Agreement and negotiate with your spouse. Very often, out-of-court resolution of family law issues will result in a lot less stress and cost. There are other options to help find a resolution such as a mediation or a four-way meeting.
Give us a call at 778-907-1180 and we will arrange an initial consultation.
We go the extra mile for our clients. We aim to get back to potential new clients within a day to set up an initial consultation. We strategize with our clients to achieve the best results. We firmly believe in first class client care.
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