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Family Law
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The team at K Deol Law Professional Corporation has extensive knowledge of family law. When you are in need of legal advice related to family law services in Brampton, get in touch with us. We can handle all the complex procedural and substantive issues that come with family law cases. We are passionate about helping families and can navigate through such issues and help you achieve your goal.
Our team can take care of the following services associated with family law:
Free Consultations and Emergency Legal Assistance
We offer free legal consultations to our new clients for
20-minutes. You can reach us for family law matters or criminal issues. You can also count on us for handling emergencies regarding a bail or any other legal issue. It will be our pleasure to assist you in your difficult times.
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Divorce and Separation
Just separating yourself from your spouse doesn’t end your matrimonial liabilities. In fact, unless formalized, your claims for support and equalization may be prejudiced, or you may inadvertently be creating a status quo which can be held against you when a proceeding is commenced. With the help of our legal advice, you can determine the process suitable for you for the resolution of your marriage.
Sometimes, instead of divorce, separation can be a better option. In this case, a separation agreement is made which contains all the clauses agreed upon by both the spouses. A lawyer is not required for a separation agreement, but it’s recommended to take legal advice before doing so.
After the separation document is signed by both the spouses, they have to abide by the rules included in the agreement. In the future, you can also change the agreement mutually or with the help of a judge, stating a good reason to change it. In some circumstances, clients signed a separation agreement years ago and need assistance either enforcing the agreement or changing it.
Child Custody and Child Access
The parents who don’t live together have to decide on how much parenting time each parent can exercise on their child/children, and who will be making decisions for the children.
Sole Custody
Joint Custody
Primary Residency, Access, and Shared Parenting Time
Child Support: Section 7 and Extraordinary Expenses
Child support is based on the Child Support Guidelines and the payer’s income. There are also other factors which can affect the amount of child support a party may be ordered to pay relating to shared parenting time, undue hardship, and more. Our firm will work with you to determine what the fair value of child support is in each particular circumstance.
Section 7 and extraordinary expenses are in addition to child support in a case. Some common section 7 and extraordinary expenses include daycare, dental, and medical expenses. Each case is unique, and what may be considered a reasonable section 7/ extraordinary expense in one circumstance may not be reasonable in another family’s circumstance. Section 7 and extraordinary expenses can be significant and must be taken seriously when negotiating all aspects of the case.
Spousal Support
After a married couple is divorced, it may be the case that a certain amount of support is payable by one spouse to the other. There are several factors which will decide whether or not spousal support is required, and how much amount should be received.
The Federal Divorce Act has a set of rules pertaining to spousal support that can be applied to a married couple with a divorce. This rule applies all across Canada. Whereas, provincial or territorial law has rules for couples who are unmarried or are separated but not divorced.
Division of Property and Equalization
Division of property and equalization relates to the assets and liabilities accumulated by the parties during their marriage, collectively called the net family property. The division of net family property happens upon dissolution of marriage. The common law spouses’ rights to property are not the same. In certain circumstances, common law spouses may be able to make claims to the property such as claims to constructive trusts. These concepts are usually only applicable to long term relationships.
To determine equalization, the parties must provide the other party with a sworn financial statement that lists all assets, liabilities, inheritances, gifts, etc. on the date of marriage, on the valuation date and how much the asset is worth today. In addition, all of the parties’ debts, liabilities, and money owing must be determined for the same dates. Supporting documentation must be provided as well.
Cohabitation Agreements
A cohabitation agreement can be signed by the couples who are in a common law relationship. It can be useful to protect their rights. This agreement will state all the financial and family agreements which will be agreed upon by both the parties. For example, it can say who will own the things you buy while you both are staying together. It can also have the details regarding the amount to be paid for spousal support, or how your property will be divided when a separation happens. The agreement can also state who needs to move out of the home when the relationship ends. It, however, cannot have the details regarding the custody of your children, as this matter can’t be decided before a relationship is over.
Obtaining independent legal advice is very important before signing any agreement. Both parties obtaining independent legal advice also increase the likelihood of any agreement being upheld if the matter is disputed in court in the future. A cohabitation agreement must be signed in the presence of a witness so that it becomes legal. The witness should also sign the document. Once the agreement is signed, all the clauses in the agreement must be followed. If in future you decide that you don’t like some of the rules, then you can negotiate a change in the agreement. All the changes thus performed should be in writing and must be signed in front of the witness. However, if you are still not in agreement with the change in the document and are now separated, you can approach the court and ask a judge to resolve the matter.
Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
It is always advisable to have a lawyer on each side, even if you and your partner have decided upon an agreement, which you think can address each of your concerns after the separation happens. Before signing the contract, always talk to your lawyer, as he/she will:
Get details about the current situation
Give you legal advice regarding your rights
Review the clauses stated in the document
Give you feedback regarding any concern you might have in the points stated in the agreement
Offer suggestions that might strengthen your position
After the above-stated points are taken care of, your lawyer will talk to the lawyer of the other party so that satisfactory outcomes can be achieved. After this is done, your lawyer will confirm the resolution in writing that you have received independent legal advice. Post obtaining independent legal advice, you can have the peace of mind that you were well-informed of your legal rights when completing your agreement and will increase the likelihood that it will be upheld by a court.
If such legal steps are not taken, either of the party may claim that they had not understood the clauses, or were unaware of their legal rights during the signing of the agreement. Should that occur, you will both face increased legal costs and additional stress in the resolution of your family law matter.
Restraining Orders
You can ask the court for a restraining order, if you suspect that your spouse may harm you or your children. This order is made in the family court by a judge, which can protect you and your children in custody. The restraining order needs to be obeyed by the person against whom it’s issued. A restraining order might have general terms such as staying away from you, not coming to your home, staying away from your children, or any other specific clauses.
If the person with the restraining orders disobeys the clauses, the police can arrest them.
Child Protection Law
The Children’s Aid Societies wield enormous power as
a state institution. Under the Children Youth and Family Services Act, child protection workers and other social workers in the agencies are required to investigate reports of abuse and neglect. Through child protection law, the children’s aid societies have the mandate to intervene and take momentous steps including the forced removal of children from the care of their parents and placing these children within the foster care system.
It is imperative in child protection hearings that parents have legal representation and legal advice from the onset. Steps should be taken early on to protect your rights and build the proper foundation for your case.
Contact our office today for a free consultation. Kulvinder Deol is an active member of the Ontario Association of Child Protection Lawyers, and can help you with efficient legal advice.
Criminal Law Services in Brampton
Getting involved in criminal cases can be very hard, and with our years of experience we understand this very well. At K Deol Law Professional Corporation, we can help you with cases related to criminal law as well. From cases related to driving offences, to those of attempted murder, we can handle it all.
Criminal Law
Kulvinder Deol provides exceptional representation to those faced with criminal charges. She has successfully defended her clients faced with various kinds of criminal offences from driving to attempted murder. K Deol Law Professional Corporation will work tirelessly to defend you and protect your rights in order to help you achieve justice. Being charged criminally is a stressful and significant event, which can have lifelong consequences. With our experience, we can help you work through and navigate the criminal justice system. From bail hearings to first appearances to judicial pre-trials to trials, we will be present with you and make the process as painless as possible.
We will work with you to review your disclosure, negotiate with the crown attorney, and get you the best possible results for your case. Given the complexity of criminal law, we believe that hiring an experienced criminal lawyer at the early stages of your proceeding will significantly help your case to achieve effective outcomes.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, then you will need to get a lawyer that will provide you with the best legal defence. You can rely on Kulvinder Deol in these and other areas of criminal law. We represent clients on a variety of charges including but not limited to:
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon/aggravated assault/assault causing bodily harm
- Bail hearings and reviews
- Breaking and entering
- Criminal harassment
- Criminal negligence
- Dangerous driving
- Drunk driving (impaired operation/over 80/refusal)
- Domestic assault
- Drug offences (possession and trafficking)
- Firearms
- Fraud
- Mischief
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Proceeds of crime
- Possession of property
- Robbery
- Sexual assault
- Theft
- Weapon offences
- Youth offences
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