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Our lawyers provide advice to men and women planning to get married or live together with prenuptial or cohabitation contracts, and we can assist those married (including common-law) in the midst of a separation or divorce with negotiations, dispute resolution and litigation if necessary. We can also assist with all of your family law issues, including adoption, custody, child support, spousal support, and property division.

We focus particular attention on creative problem-solving and negotiation in order to obtain the best possible resolution of their disputes. Our discreet, professional and comprehensive services are always customized to each client's unique needs.

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  • Cohabitation Contracts
  • Prenuptial Contracts
  • Child Adoption
  • Separation Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Child and/or Spousal Support
  • Property Division
  • Resolve Domestic Disputes
  • Child Custody & Access
  • Children's Aid Society

 

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A key numbers 2025 thumb original Key Numbers for 2025

In December 2024, the FSRA published the 2025 monetary thresholds and deductibles for non-pecuniary general damages under the Insurance Act...

Default Causation And Standard Of Proof For A Hypothetical Pre-Trial Loss

First Published in Advocates Quarterly. This paper addresses whether the same principles regarding the “real and substantial possibility” standard of proof apply to a hypothetical past loss claim as they do to a hypothetical future loss claim, and the interplay between the two standards of proof applicable to hypothetical claims: balance of probabilities for the “but for” causation test, and “real and substantial possibility” for damages.

A costs rules original Improperly sued? Can you recover costs if the action is dismissed? Rule 23.05

In order to protect limitation periods, especially in cases where liability is yet to be determined, there is an obligation on counsel to identify, name, and pursue all parties who may be liable to the plaintiff(s). However, as the discovery process begins, parties often become aware that they have added in a party that will bear no liability to the plaintiff(s). Often, parties are able to consent to a dismissal or discontinuance without costs; however, there are cases in which defendant(s) will not go out without costs. In these cases, parties can move for a ruling under Rule 23.05...