Family law issues can arise at any stage of life, bringing significant emotional and legal challenges. Whether you’re facing a separation, planning for your children’s future, or addressing support arrangements, having experienced guidance makes a meaningful difference. At Owen & Associates Law, our family lawyers in Barrie Ontario are committed to providing compassionate, practical support tailored to your unique circumstances. [Read more…]
At Owen & Associates Law, we understand the importance of preparing for the future. Creating wills and power of attorney in Barrie ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. These legal documents provide clarity and security, allowing you to outline how your assets should be distributed and who will make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. Our experienced team guides you through the process, ensuring your documents reflect your unique needs and circumstances. With personalized attention, we help you establish a solid plan that offers peace of mind for you and your family.
Divorce is a pretty tough situation. And it gets intense if children are involved. A professional divorce lawyer Barrie can assist you in navigating the process. In fact, they can help you win custody of your children.
[Read more…]Do you think that creating a will is only for someone who is too old and might die soon? If so, you are absolutely wrong. If you ask any professional estate lawyers Barrie, they will say that irrespective of your age or financial status, you must create your last will.
[Read more…]Divorce and separation from your spouse are difficult times for both parties involved. If the divorce is amicable, there is less hurt and more hope to lead a good life forward.
[Read more…]When you get married, you think of spending your lives together. However, life is uncertain and there might be situations that prompt you to separate from your spouse as soon as possible. And separation can be difficult and messy. You are overwhelmed with emotions that cloud your judgment. Also you have so much legal paperwork that handling it all on your own can be difficult. So, having a divorce lawyer Barrie by your side will be beneficial. They can prepare all the documents and allow you to take the right legal decision that is beneficial for you in the long term.
[Read more…]Families are complicated! With different relationship dynamics, sometimes it can get difficult to tackle certain issues. Especially when the familial issues concern marriage, parenting rights, child custody, and such. These situations can get worse too and quickly. A word said here, and a word said there can result in a sticky familial situation. Sometimes they can worsen so much that you need to go to court for solving the issues legally. And that’s why having family law lawyers Barrie by your side can be advantageous. Here are a few familial situations where a family lawyer can assist you.
[Read more…]When a couple decides to separate, there are many logistical issues to resolve. One of these is how to fairly divide the “stuff” that they have accumulated during the course of their relationship.
The starting point in these negotiations is to look at what each party brought into the relationship when cohabitation began. This is more easily done in short term relationships. For parties who have been together for a long time, most of the furniture, vehicles, etc. that they brought into the relationship have been replaced over the years. [Read more…]
In today’s day and age where people post daily pictures of their breakfast to Instagram, tweet their every waking moment, and air their grievances on Facebook, the danger of all this accessibility to private information as it relates to separation/divorce is often overlooked. All of those posts are potential pieces of evidence and one should exercise extreme caution and restraint when using social media in the wake of a separation. [Read more…]
For some, Christmas is not the happy, joyous season it once was. It can be a time of stress and sadness, particularly for those who have separated from their spouse. In his article entitled “Handling Holidays After Divorce“, Brian Galbraith, a seasoned family lawyer, provides some practical advice on surviving the holiday season as a divorced parent.
We at Owen & Associates Law wish you and your family peace, health, and love this holiday season.