Identifying the Assets and Liabilities in a Property Settlement and the Way in Which Loans From Parents May Be Treated by the Court
In a property settlement, the Court will adopt a four-step approach to determine what adjustment of property is appropriate in a particular matter. In the first step, the Court must identify and value the property, assets, financial resources and liabilities. That is, the Court identifies and values all the property of the marriage, less the […]
Determining the Best Interests for your Child
When looking at future parenting arrangements following the separation of parents, it is the best interests of the child or children that is the paramount consideration. Whether parenting arrangements are being discussed or determined through mediation, negotiation, collaborative law or court proceedings, the best interests of the child or children is always the primary focus.
