A separation agreement can be a great way for divorce parties to settle on various issues, including property division, spousal support, and child support. Parties have more flexibility in deciding what terms will work for them rather than having a court decide the outcome. Of course, this depends on the case’s specific circumstances, including how… Continue reading Periodic Spousal Support Terms Upheld in Separation Agreement
Category: Settlements and Agreements
Husband’s Criticism of Wife’s Legal Advisor Denounced by Appeal Court as Exploitative
Courts place substantial value on a separated couple’s right to create their own separation agreement. However, courts will set aside an agreement if they find it was substantially unfair or was signed in a manner that took advantage of a party’s vulnerable state. In a recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the… Continue reading Husband’s Criticism of Wife’s Legal Advisor Denounced by Appeal Court as Exploitative
Considerations For Signing A Marriage Agreement
There are many reasons you should sign a marriage or pre-nuptial agreement, including protecting yourself if the marriage breaks down and doing so cost-effectively. It also provides some sense of the expectations of the parties upon the breakdown of a marriage. Therefore, it is important to consider the elements that will make a marriage agreement… Continue reading Considerations For Signing A Marriage Agreement
The Gates Divorce: Billions at Stake & No Prenuptial Agreement
When news broke this week that Bill and Melinda Gates would be divorcing, most of the focus immediately shifted to the money. As the fourth-richest person in the world, Bill Gates is said to be worth over $130 billion. Given that, and considering the pair married well after his success as the co-founder of Microsoft,… Continue reading The Gates Divorce: Billions at Stake & No Prenuptial Agreement
Supreme Court Seeks to Provide Balance to Contracting Parties
The use of arbitration as a means to settle family disputes is quite common. In fact, many parties prefer this method over litigation, for a variety of reasons, including the potential to save time and/or money, and the privacy this method offers over traditional litigation. Some couples may go so far as to include a… Continue reading Supreme Court Seeks to Provide Balance to Contracting Parties
When a Lawyer Becomes a Witness
A large part of a family lawyer’s practice involves negotiating, preparing, and providing legal advice on settlements and agreements. However, once a lawyer has engaged in representing a client in settlement discussions, or provided legal advice to a client on settlements or agreements, the role of the lawyer can rapidly transition from one of advocate… Continue reading When a Lawyer Becomes a Witness