Posts Tagged ‘lawyer’
What is your lawyer supposed to do?
Have you left an abusive relationship? Or are you thinking of leaving an abusive relationship? Have you hired a lawyer to represent you in family court? Or are you thinking about hiring a lawyer to represent you in family court? Are you unsure of what exactly they’re supposed to do? We’ve got a resource for…
Read moreTips for working with a lawyer
Communication and preparation are probably the two most important elements of making your relationship with your lawyer work well. Below are some key tips for working with a lawyer. Come prepared Come to meetings with your lawyer with an agenda or a list of questions. Make notes about the abuse in your relationship to give…
Read moreThe Law Foundation of Ontario spotlights our Virtual Legal Clinic
Our Virtual Legal Clinic connects women in rural and remote communities to lawyers for free family law advice. Survivors of abuse learn how to complete court forms, what to expect during the family court process and strategies that would be effective for their individual cases. The Law Foundation of Ontario profiles the Clinic on their…
Read moreCase law: Domestic contracts and financial disclosure
Virc v. Blair 2014 ONCA 392: The wife in this case is a lawyer. She met her husband when she became involved as litigation counsel to his company. They began living together in 1992. In 1993, the wife left her law firm to assist with her husband’s litigation. They were married in 1994 and had…
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