‘Better than nothing’: Do restraining orders actually work?
‘We tend to forget that people who are often most at risk minimize their own perceptions of risk.’ Continue reading
Divorce
Prominent Ontario lawyer pleads guilty to bigamy, forging divorce documents
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
James Cooper Morton stood up in a Newmarket courtroom on Friday and admitted he married Jennifer Packwood, a law clerk from the office where he worked in Hamilton, despite the fact he was still married to his wife, Justice of the Peace Rhonda Shousterman. Continue reading
Domestic violence victims struggle to navigate justice system: Winnipeg family lawyer
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Manitoba has the second highest rates of intimate partner violence in the country, but a legal expert says many victims don’t know their rights or are fearful about pursuing legal action. Continue reading
Manitoba introduces ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to speed up family law system
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The province wants to make it easier on Manitobans going through divorces and separations by allowing family law cases to be resolved outside of court. Continue reading
Modern families: Living apart but together
Could you be together romantically but live apart? Edmonton mom Olivia Weaver Pilip has been in a long-term, long-distance relationship for more than two years. Continue reading
‘There just isn’t enough money’: Why more adult kids are supporting their parents
Between covering housing costs to buying groceries, experts are seeing more parents lean on their kids. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Divorce without court
By Kim Smith Reporter
Instead of heading to court, more are trying to solve financial and custodial issues on their own. Continue reading
Sex after 50: How to have intimacy again later in life
While it’s normal to be anxious about intimacy at first, research shows that sex gets better the older you get. Continue reading
Couples going through a divorce seeking out alternatives to court
By Kim Smith Reporter
More people are looking for alternative dispute resolutions, exploring self-representation and using apps in their divorce process. Continue reading
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Richard Oland business associate tells retrial that murder victim ‘wasn’t worried about collecting’ money owed by son
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Dennis Oland’s financial situation is being brought into focus at the ongoing trial. Continue reading