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My Spouse Wants to Separate, What do I do now?

Shankar Law Office

Oct 2, 20192 min read

My Spouse Wants to Separate, What do I do now?

Separation is never easy. It’s even harder when there are children involved.

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CUSTODY AND ACCESS – THE ULTIMATE QUESTION

Shankar Law Office

Sep 25, 20193 min read

CUSTODY AND ACCESS – THE ULTIMATE QUESTION

The ultimate question in custody and access disputes is “What is in the child’s best interest?”.

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When Do We Move a Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter? – Part 1

Shankar Law Office

Sep 18, 20193 min read

When Do We Move a Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter? – Part 1

Often, courts make final orders on custody and access. Many times, one of the parties do not follow the order of the Court.

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Your rights as an accused to a trial within a reasonable time

Shankar Law Office

Jul 11, 20193 min read

Your rights as an accused to a trial within a reasonable time

According to Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms “Any person charged with an offence has the right…to be tried with

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Are mothers more likely to be awarded custody than fathers? A question from locals in Port Elgin.

Shankar Law Office

May 23, 20192 min read

Are mothers more likely to be awarded custody than fathers? A question from locals in Port Elgin.

As a Family Law lawyer, I often hear people comment that mothers are almost always granted custody of the children over the father...

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Dying Without A Will

Shankar Law Office

Apr 11, 20194 min read

Dying Without A Will

There are many misconceptions floating around about what happens when someone dies without a will, also referred to dying “intestate”. It...

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