Family Law

Attitudes appear to be shifting towards family law contracts, such as cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts, driven largely by Millennials and other younger Canadians who are increasingly

Imposing a cap on the time spousal support is payable could clear up much of the confusion surrounding payors’ obligations, particularly when they enter retirement. Spousal support:

In the wake of a separation, what my clients need most is stress relief. Unfortunately, the justice system often feels as though it’s designed to amplify stress,

Splitting from your spouse is challenging at any age, but couples who are part of the grey divorce boom often struggle more than most because of the

A painful break-up should not be a prerequisite for a family law contract. In my experience, cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts are some of the most underrated

Separating spouses should prepare for higher levels of conflict with their former partners as economic uncertainty injects an extra dose of tension into already volatile situations. Canadian

Listen to The Modern Divorce Show interview with Anna-Marie Musson as she chats about Modern Marriage Contracts with Elinor Shinehoft and Eva Sachs.

A common misconception is that living common-law and being legally married carry the same rights upon relationship breakdown. Join Elinor Shinehoft, Collaborative Family Lawyer and Estate Lawyer,