Financial Disclosure in Family Law Cases Podcast #33 – Financial Disclosure in Family Law Cases In Ontario Family Law, financial disclosure is both the starting point and the cornerstone of the separation or divorce process whenever there is money involved. It can often also be a bone of contention between spouses in itself, with one spouse feeling that he or she is being abused by massive disclosure requests and the other spouse being angry and suspicious that his or her ex is avoiding disclosure to hide money. In this edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what disclosure is necessary in family law cases, when spouses have to provide it and what happens when one spouse is not satisfied with the disclosure provided. He goes over the disclosure process in Family Court, Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Practice and goes over the privacy concerns that disclosure can create in Family Court. This podcast also describes the serious consequences that can arise for a party that refuses to provide financial disclosure. Find our about your disclosure obligations in your family law case, as well as how to deal with disclosure problems by listening to this edition of the podcast. Podcast #33 In this edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what disclosure is necessary in family law cases, when spouses have to provide it and what happens when one spouse is not satisfied with the disclosure provided. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Opening and closing music © 2010 Little Jackie Wright Thanks for listening. By Fauzan SiddiquiNovember 29, 2015October 1, 2021
Financial Disclosure in Family Law Cases Podcast #33 – Financial Disclosure in Family Law Cases In Ontario Family Law, financial disclosure is both the starting point and the cornerstone of the separation or divorce process whenever there is money involved. It can often also be a bone of contention between spouses in itself, with one spouse feeling that he or she is being abused by massive disclosure requests and the other spouse being angry and suspicious that his or her ex is avoiding disclosure to hide money. In this edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what disclosure is necessary in family law cases, when spouses have to provide it and what happens when one spouse is not satisfied with the disclosure provided. He goes over the disclosure process in Family Court, Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Practice and goes over the privacy concerns that disclosure can create in Family Court. This podcast also describes the serious consequences that can arise for a party that refuses to provide financial disclosure. Find our about your disclosure obligations in your family law case, as well as how to deal with disclosure problems by listening to this edition of the podcast. Podcast #33 In this edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains what disclosure is necessary in family law cases, when spouses have to provide it and what happens when one spouse is not satisfied with the disclosure provided. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Opening and closing music © 2010 Little Jackie Wright Thanks for listening. By Fauzan SiddiquiNovember 29, 2015October 1, 2021
The Law of Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements Podcast #32 – The Law of Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements One way to avoid many common family law problems, which is much more common than many people would suspect, is for a couple to get a marriage contract (which is called a prenuptial agreement in some US states) or cohabitation agreements. These agreements can take people out of the usual procedures for addressing legal issues during and after marriage and avoid a lot of the controversial issues that cause fights and even long battles after separation. But to have such an agreement hold up, and protect you and your family and also avoid difficult litigation in the event of a separation. You have to follow the law that governs making marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements. People who work out a marriage contract before the wedding have given what marriage means more serious thought and go into the relationship and obligations knowing what they are getting into. Because they have done that, the foundation of the marriage is stronger and separation and using the marriage contract is less likely. Marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements have saved many relationships by addressing and removing issues that have caused the couple stress. This podcast is essential listening for anyone getting married or considering moving in with someone. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues. By Fauzan SiddiquiSeptember 28, 2015July 5, 2023
Changing a Support Order Podcast #31 – Changing a Support Order. Things in life change. That is expected. People’s incomes go up and down. When that happens, child support changes and spousal support may change. That is important to make sure that the support payer is providing the right amount of support and that children share in the lifestyle of their parents. Sometimes, it is necessary to change support to avoid financial hardship for either the support payer or the recipient. However, there are set procedures to change support. It is important to follow them because, in Ontario, support is enforced by the Family Responsibility Office. Other provinces and some other jurisdictions have similar government agencies. If the parties do not change support properly, the FRO or other agency may enforce the wrong amount of support. It may collect too little or too much. In addition, at one parties’ request, it may make the adjustment retroactive and cause serious financial hardship for one side. All because the parties did not change support properly. Podcast #31 This edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast explains how changing a support order is easier and simpler than setting support in the first case – in some cases much easier. It describes the steps to follow to change support both by agreement and when the parties have a dispute about the amount of support. Listen to this podcast to find out how to change support properly and avoid problems. Watch this video to learn more about How to Change a Support Order For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. Thanks for listening. By Fauzan SiddiquiSeptember 3, 2015July 5, 2023
How Lawyers Help at Family Mediation Podcast #30 – How Lawyers Help at Family Mediation Many separating couples are choosing to go to family mediation, rather than family court to resolve the legal issues between them. They do this because family mediation is usually, faster, much less expensive, less emotionally draining and results in much more tailored resolutions than family court. Some people incorrectly believe that they can avoid seeing a lawyer by choosing mediation. Ontario Law says that is not the case. In addition, there are many good reasons to get help from a lawyer before, during and after mediation. This is not just a pitch by lawyers to keep business. To show why getting help from a lawyer during mediation is beneficial, even essential, we invited Accredited Family Mediator, Todd Slonim, to the podcast to explain, Mr. Slonim, who mediates both at the Toronto Family Court Mediation Service and privately, explains how parties who have assistance from lawyers find that the mediation goes more smoothly, has a better and more creative resolution and results in a longer-lasting agreement. When the parties get help from good family lawyers, they achieve to get better results more quickly and at a lower cost. Mr. Slonim explains why that is the case, as well as some of the problems that arise when parties do not have lawyers assist them with preparing for mediation and understanding the mediation process. Mediation is an excellent process. But it can lead to poor results when the parties do not know what they are doing. Listen to this edition of the podcast to hear why seeing a family lawyer is essential for getting the best possible results from the family mediation process. Podcast #30 This edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast will explain why you need a lawyer for your family mediation in separation and divorce. It features Todd’s presentation at the Family Law Seminar in January 2015. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 27, 2015September 9, 2020
How Lawyers Help at Family Mediation Podcast #30 – How Lawyers Help at Family Mediation Many separating couples are choosing to go to family mediation, rather than family court to resolve the legal issues between them. They do this because family mediation is usually, faster, much less expensive, less emotionally draining and results in much more tailored resolutions than family court. Some people incorrectly believe that they can avoid seeing a lawyer by choosing mediation. Ontario Law says that is not the case. In addition, there are many good reasons to get help from a lawyer before, during and after mediation. This is not just a pitch by lawyers to keep business. To show why getting help from a lawyer during mediation is beneficial, even essential, we invited Accredited Family Mediator, Todd Slonim, to the podcast to explain, Mr. Slonim, who mediates both at the Toronto Family Court Mediation Service and privately, explains how parties who have assistance from of lawyers find that the mediation goes more smoothly, has better and more creative resolution, and results in a longer-lasting agreement. When the parties get help from good family lawyers, they achieve get better results more quickly and at lower cost. Mr. Slonim explains why that is the case, as well as some of the problems that arise when parties do not have lawyers assist them with preparing for mediation and understanding the mediation process. Mediation is an excellent process. But it can lead to poor results when the parties do not know what they are doing. Listen to this edition of the podcast to hear why seeing a family lawyer is essential for getting the best possible results from the family mediation process. Podcast #30 This edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast will explain why you need a lawyer for your family mediation in separation and divorce. It features Todd’s presentation at the Family Law Seminar in January 2015. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 24, 2015September 4, 2020
Entitlement to Spousal Support Podcast #29 – Entitlement to Spousal Support Spousal support is an issue after the separation of many married and common-law couples. It is a complicated area of law that is often misunderstood by people who are not family law lawyers. As a result, it is an area where separating spouses can make some very expensive mistakes. One of the biggest possible mistakes to make is the assumption that a spouse is entitled to spousal support. People look at on-line support calculators and assume that if that calculation shows spousal support owing that there must be support owing. That is absolutely a mistake. The Guidelines on which those calculations are based state that you should not even look at those calculations until it is clear that there is entitlement to spousal support. Entitlement to spousal support is harder to achieve than many people assume. The Family Law Statutes set out specific tests and circumstances when spousal support is payable, which if not met, means no spousal support. Entitlement can be established on the basis of contractual obligations, compensatory support or non-compensatory support. Where entitlement is established, the same considerations affect how much spousal support is paid and for how long. It is not always correct to assume the midpoint for quantum and duration of spousal support. Considering all these factors correctly can put a lot more money into the pocket of a separating spouse. This edition of the Ontario Family Podcast gives an overview of entitlement to spousal support and all these factors. Separating spouses should list to this podcast to make sure that they do not shortchange themselves. [Podcast #29] Entitlement to Spousal Support This podcast is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. For more information regarding entitlement to spousal support or any other family law related matters, please contact Toronto family lawyer John Schuman at 416-446-5080, or check out DevryLaw.ca. This podcast is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 22, 2015July 5, 2023
The DSF Difference: Devry Smith Frank’s Franchise Law And Distribution Law Group The DSF Difference: Devry Smith Frank’s Franchise Law And Distribution Law Group The DSF Difference: Devry Smith Frank’s Franchise Law And Distribution Law Group Devry Smith Frank LLP’s Franchise Law and Distribution Law group regularly acts for parties in franchise and distribution systems. We are a mid-market alternative with a reputation for being approachable, professional and practical. Our practitioners have provided advice and counsel to all parties in the franchise and distribution system from start-up franchisees to international franchisors and distributors for numerous products and services. For franchisors and distributors, we are the counsel of choice for establishing or expanding franchise and/or distribution systems, protecting intellectual property and maintaining friendly franchise relations. What’s our difference? – Many of our franchise lawyers have served in senior business positions in the past so we understand that legal advice should be driven by business goals, rather than slavish devotion to legal processes. – As a full-service law firm, we provide holistic legal advice on tax, international trade and intellectual property issues arising from franchise and distribution systems. – We offer alternative billing arrangements which reflect our goal of delivering value to our clients in all that we do. For franchisees and distribution intermediaries, we assist our clients in advising and informing them about the business opportunity and legal issues such as taxes, wills/estates planning and international trade terms often missed in the process of becoming a franchisee or distributor. Why do clients hire us? – Practical, grounded and professional advice on all aspects of franchising and/or distribution developed over five decades of legal experience. – Understanding that the franchise is the life for many franchisees, we have the ability to provide both business and personal advice. Understanding for the distributor that legal advice goes beyond the distribution agreement, we have the ability to advise on various issues important to distributors such as cross border tax, customs and international trade terms. – We offer alternative billing arrangements which reflect our goal of delivering value to our clients in all that we do. Our law offices are easily located in the Lawrence and Don Mills location of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. To browse some other law videos pertaining to tax law, kindly browse through our media page. For further information or assistance in regards to franchise law, please contact one of our Toronto franchise lawyers. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 21, 2015September 4, 2020
Social Media and Employment Law Issues- Hiring & Firing P.1 Social Media and Employment Law Issues- Hiring & Firing P.1 In this video, Christopher W. Statham a Toronto employment lawyer talks about social media and employment law issues in regards to hiring employees and firing employees for Toronto human resources professionals. Christopher talks about the impact of social media on employment law issues. For example can you do background checks on potential employees on social media such as Facebook? Can you also fire an employee for what they post on Facebook or other social media sites. Do the employees or potential employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy for what they post on their Facebook page? These days there is more and more time spent by employees at work checking their social media accounts. Do employers have the right to ask for your Facebook password? This is a great overview for HR Professionals and employers. Devry Smith Frank LLP has produced a series of videos to assist HR professionals and HR departments. To view other Ontario employment law videos and videos for other practice areas, please visit our media page. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. For more details or information on social media or employment law matters, kindly contact one of our Toronto employment lawyers or employment lawyer Christopher W. Statham directly. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 17, 2015September 4, 2020
Devry Family Law Devry Smith Frank LLP Family Law Toronto Family Lawyers for Family Law Legal Matters For additional information on Family Law or to contact one of DSF’s Toronto family lawyers, click on the appropriate link. Whether you have an employment criminal, family, corporate or personal injury matter legal issues can be possible. The lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP make all the pieces fit together. At Devry Smith Frank LLP we understand that separation divorce custody and support are very complex and emotional legal issues. The family law group at Devry Smith Frank LLP will help you deal with them objectively and provide support for successfully guiding you through the legal process. We will be on your side when you need us. In regards to family law, our experienced family lawyers have expertise in the following practise areas: Separation Agreements Marriage Contracts Cohabitation Agreements Prenuptial Agreements Common-law relationships Divorce Spousal Support Child Support Child Custody and Access Child Protection (Children’s Aid Society proceedings) Adoptions Property Division Structuring business in light of Family Law issues Legal issues surrounding heterosexual and same-sex relationships Collaborative Law and Collaborative Practice Family Mediation and Family Arbitration Family Court Proceedings Legal issues surrounding assisted reproduction Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road, Suite 100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 To view other law videos or podcasts regarding family law and more please visit our media page. For further information or assistance in regards to family law matters, please contact one of our Toronto family lawyers. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 16, 2015September 4, 2020