Posted October 8, 2013 | by Lorisa Stein |in Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Divorce, Family Business, Independent Legal Advice, Marriage Contracts, Mediation, Negotiation, Post Separation Changes, Silver Separation - Grey Divorce
3 Tips from Experienced Clients on Picking the Right Lawyer

3 Tips from Experienced Clients on Picking the Right Lawyer

There was no course in school where you learned how to select the right family law lawyer. And, you probably didn’t need one back then. Now, you’re considering making a transition from being in a relationship to going solo or, from being solo to being a couple. It’s a good move to understand what legal
Posted November 15, 2012 | by Lorisa Stein |in Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Family Business, Marriage Contracts, Property Division for Married Couples, Separation Agreements
Give with Your Heart …and a Few Conditions

Give with Your Heart …and a Few Conditions

This article was published in Morgan Meighen & Associates inFocus Timely Investment Insight Spring 2012 Edition Given today’s uncertain economic times, parents may decide to financially assist their children now rather than traditionally providing a bequest contained in their will. They may purchase a starter home for their child; transfer a select class of shares
Posted October 30, 2012 | by Lorisa Stein |in Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Independent Legal Advice, Marriage Contracts, Separation Agreements
Collaborating Family Differences: Essential Elements 1

Collaborating Family Differences: Essential Elements 1

Facing what might be the toughest, most fearful time of your life, is admitting that your marriage may be over. It’s a tough and emotional time. It’s hard to imagine what comes next. Collaborating: What’s it all about? In common with innovative medical research, architectural design, theatre productions, the collaborative family approach is a voluntary

Posted November 14, 2011 | by Lorisa Stein |in Arbitration, Child Support, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Consultations, Custody & Access, Divorce, Family Business, Independent Legal Advice, Litigation, Marriage Contracts, Mediation, Negotiation, Post Separation Changes, Property Division for Married Couples, Separation Agreements, Silver Separation - Grey Divorce
Step Up: Collaborate!

Step Up: Collaborate!

First Thoughts Whether you are entering into a relationship; already sharing a home together; or you or find yourself at the end of your marriage or long-term partnership, developing a comprehensive prenuptial, cohabitation, marriage, or separation agreement can be a daunting task. How do you start? How do you create an ideal parenting plan? How
Posted January 14, 2011 | by Lorisa Stein |in Arbitration, Child Support, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Divorce & Toronto Family Law, Consultations, Custody & Access, Divorce, Family Business, Independent Legal Advice, Litigation, Marriage Contracts, Mediation, Negotiation, Post Separation Changes, Property Division for Married Couples, Separation Agreements, Silver Separation - Grey Divorce
The Toddler, His Toy and a New Skill

The Toddler, His Toy and a New Skill

Introducing the Collaborative Process I stopped to watch this little toddler and his encounter with a wrought iron railing. With his stuffed toy firmly in his little grip, he ventured confidently between two posts of the railing as though they didn’t exist. He quickly gained his balance standing on the bottom rail and excitedly waved