When faced with a family law dispute, there are several resolution options available to help parties reach an agreement. Court is rarely the first choice among legal professionals. Instead, the process often begins with negotiation.
Everyone in Canada has the right to represent themselves, that means you can appear in court on your own behalf and do not need to hire a lawyer.
Access to justice is a concept that many people have heard of but for some reason many neglect. It is about having access to processes, institutions, and laws in order to pursue one’s rights and interests.
Many cases are won or lost on the level of organization done before entering the courtroom. Know how to prepare your case for family Court.
Examination for discovery, also called questioning in Alberta, is a vital process in which one side of a legal claim gets to question the other side under oath.
In Family Court cases, you are not required to hire a lawyer. In some circumstances, family law litigants may not be able to afford a lawyer, or may prefer to present their case themselves.
By Chyanne Sharma: Vancouver Law Student, Paralegal So, you’re litigating your own family law matter.
