Many of us have heard that divorces can be expensive, but if you have never been through a divorce yourself, you may not be able to attach a price tag to the process. As providers of affordable legal services, Lapointe Family Law is here to...
One of the pillars of family law is aiming for children to have meaningful relationships with both of their parents, but unfortunately, this is not always possible. In certain cases, where a parent poses a risk considered as ‘unacceptable’ to their child, a no access...
While divorce or separation may create dramatic waves of change in your life, there will certainly be many changes in your children’s lives too, especially if they are under 18 or still living with you. Divorce and separation can be awkward and difficult topics to discuss...
The way in which we speak about family law has changed quite drastically over the past decade. Some terms have become outdated, and other terms have been introduced. If you don’t deal with family law matters on a daily basis, you may be a little puzzled...
In Australia, if you want to apply for divorce, there must be proof that you and your spouse have been separated for at least 12 months. Some couples find ways to resolve their issues during the separation period and end up back together. But in...
Going through a divorce or separation can bring a number of stresses and challenges in its wake. One of those stresses can be the shift from a dual-income household and the need to adjust to a single income. At Lapointe Family Law, we are a...
The separation process can be difficult for any couple, but there are even more challenges when there are children involved. When separating, it’s important for parents to take the initiative and get an official parenting plan in place in order to keep the children's well-being...
Being in the middle of legal matters such as separation, divorce or trying to settle on a parenting agreement can take a real toll on anyone’s mental health. Going through these pressures can really increase stress levels, heighten anxiety and really push you to your...
At Lapointe Family Law, we are committed to offering you the highest level of service and accountability, which includes the certainty and transparency of your legal fees through the agreement for legal services. We offer the option of fixed-fee pricing. While we do offer hourly...
The most common reason for the need for a property settlement lawyer is divorce. We understand how difficult this process can be emotionally, psychologically, and lastly, financially. We are here to smooth over the process and reduce your stressors during this trying time for you...