Your relationship has ended and you wish to resolve the issues resulting from the termination of your relationship. You want to do this out of court in a fair and equitable way, preserving relationships and your sanity. One of the most successful ways is using the Collaborative Law or Collaborative Divorce process.
Continue reading →Your relationship has ended and you wish to separate. You may be wondering how to file for separation in BC. Live Separate & Apart Well in BC there is no legal requirement to file for separation with a court. Separation is a question of fact. Are you living separate and apart from your spouse? If…
Continue reading →You have decided to represent yourself in court. You need to know how to do it. Here are some tips on how to represent yourself in court that may prove to be beneficial for you. Tip #1: Dress for Success I am sure you have heard about the importance of dressing for success in the…
Continue reading →If you are planning to represent yourself in court then learning the secret ways top lawyers prepare for court will be crucial to your success. It does not matter if you are preparing for a hearing in front of a judge or a full blown trial. Preparation is the single most important step in being…
Continue reading →In the practice of law it seems that almost all lawyers do is draft agreements in anticipation of a dispute or dealing with a client who has a dispute with another party. Typically, as a lawyer if a client has a dispute we tend to write some sort of threatening letter and if no satisfactory…
Continue reading →Lawyers are paid to convince others. Whether they are convincing a judge that a defendant is guilty or they are defending their own client’s position, one thing is for certain: they must be persuasive. In fact, a lawyer’s success is directly correlated to their ability to convince. The more judges and jurors they are able…
Continue reading →So you may be thinking of getting a Divorce. If you are going down the road of getting a divorce there are a few things you may wish to do prior to commencing the divorce process, or at least before telling your spouse of your wish to get a divorce.
Continue reading →How to divorce is an important question when you wish to terminate your marriage. Obtain a Court Order In answer to the question, how to divorce: in order to get a divorce you will need to obtain an order from a judge granting you the divorce. You may now be wondering how to get this…
Continue reading →One of the first questions I am asked as a lawyer is how to file for divorce. The answer is, it depends. Are you filing for an Uncontested Divorce or Contested Divorce? An Uncontested Divorce, often referred to as a “Bench Order Divorce” or “Desk Order Divorce,” is commenced when all outstanding issues arising out…
Continue reading →Ok, I am thinking of mediation, but how does it work? What is the mediation process? Well, usually the process begins with a one-on-one consultation with each disputant to discuss and assess the issues in dispute. Also, the mediator will try to get a better understanding of the dispute and the personalities involved in the…
Continue reading →As my firm name is M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator, I am often asked the question: “What is a Mediator?” Well besides the answer “a mediator is someone who does mediation” it is important to first explain what mediation is.
Continue reading →I am often asked questions about succession planning and the difficulties with the rigidness of the legislation governing Wills & Estates. Frankly, some of the legislation goes back to the 1800s and really has not changed much since then. It is about time our laws reflect modern society. Well finally a new Act is coming…
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