Family Law

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    QUESTION 1: I'm thinking about getting a divorce - but first I want to know how my finances will end up if I do get one. How do I figure out what my wife owns and what I own? How is the property divided?
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    QUESTION 2: My three year old daughter lives with her mom, my ex-girlfriend. The court has never made an order for custody and she earns more money than me - will I still have to pay child support? How is the amount determined?
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    QUESTION 3: My husband and I have been separated for three years now and I want to remarry someone else. Can I get a divorce now even though things haven't been worked out between us? What are the main issues that should be worked out?
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    QUESTION 4: I want custody of the children, what are my rights? How can I make sure that I obtain custody and what kinds of rights will my spouse have with respect to visitation?
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    QUESTION 5: I have been offered a great job in Vancouver. My son lives with me and spends every other weekend with his father. Since I have custody of my son, can I can just move to Vancouver and take him with me?
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    QUESTION 6: I have been ordered to pay child support. What is the Family Responsibility Office? Is it true that they can take away my driver's license if I don't pay the support?
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    QUESTION 7: How can I make the process less expensive?
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    QUESTION 8: Can I deduct my legal fees on my Income Tax Return?

3) My husband and I have been separated for three years now and I want to remarry someone else. Can I get a divorce now even though things havent been worked out between us? What are the main issues that should be worked out?

Yes, you can get a divorce, and therefore not be legally bound to one another, before settling all the corollary issues between you like custody, access, support and equalization.

Generally the way to settle all the corollary issues is through a separation agreement. Its a binding contract between the two of you that you should have lawyers draft. The agreement will sort out everything from exactly how much spousal support is owed, who has custody of the children, what to do with the matrimonial, home to who gets the dog.