The 411 on Divorce and Selling the Matrimonial Home
The central aspect of most marriages is the family home. It is a place of countless memories, as well as a space that each spouse viewed as a location for comfort and solace. During a divorce, each spouse must begin the difficult task of dividing and separating the marital property, assets, and debts. This includes […]
Should I Leave the Family Home During Seperation?
When going through a separation, most spouses are concerned about leaving the family home for a number of reasons. First, spouses experiencing the trauma of separation and look for stability and comfort; as for many, the family home had at one time been a source of calm, warmth and love. Second, the family home is […]
How the #MeToo Movement Can Hurt Men
The #MeToo campaign has achieved the remarkable effect of creating safe spaces for women to talk about past sexual abuse. It is empowering that women no longer live in a system where they must be afraid to speak out about abuse. It is about time that such a reasonable premise is realized and we hope […]
What To Do If You Are Threatened With A False Accusation Of Abuse
False Accusations of Domestic Assault Happen. This is a Fact. They happen for a number of reasons, it could be to win custody battles, force a spouse to leave the family home, or to get even with a spouse who wants a divorce. It may anger some that I acknowledge this, as if in doing […]
The Immediate Aftermath: How Men Are Falsely Accused Of Domestic Violence In Order To Win In Family Court
Nothing motivates me more than meeting a client who has been falsely accused of domestic assault. I never appreciated the prejudicial position of those falsely accused until I became a criminal defence lawyer. As a woman who had never been abused, living in a society where those charged are judged in the court of public […]
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Effects of False Domestic Violence Allegations on Family Law Matters
There is a double-edged sword when it comes to domestic violence charges. The criminal justice system is slanted to favor the Complainant, the one making the accusation of abuse, in order to prevent other victims from facing fear in coming forward. As a society, we have categorically denounced violence within intimate partner relationships and we […]
