Sentences with phrase «decisions in your separation agreement»

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Entering into a separation agreement is a life - changing decision, but our attorneys have extensive experience in this area, and we will provide you with the legal guidance you need to make sure you get it right.

As an expert in divorce law, I guide your discussion so that your decisions can be included in a formal Massachusetts divorce separation agreement, but all decisions are ultimately yours.

One aspect of this was a series of Board decisions finding that when employers sought to include broad confidentiality provisions in private settlement and separation agreements with employees that restricted the employees» ability to disclose the terms of such settlements to others, including employees, they were impermissibly restricting employees» ability to act together with other employees concerning terms and conditions of employment.

In Doucet v. Doucet, a 2016 decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court concluded that the spousal and child support provisions of the parties» separation agreement were unenforceable.

A recent BC Court of Appeal case of Harras v. Lhotka allowed an appeal by a husband of a decision using his 3 year average of income instead of the 5 year average agreed to in a separation agreement.

It should be noted that while in this case, the support and insurance provisions were in a court order, the decision should equally apply to terms of a Separation Agreement.

In separation by agreement, the spouses make decisions about property, finances, insurances, child custody and visitation, and monetary support.

However, if the couple decides to try to work on the marriage at some point, then the decisions set forth in the separation agreement are no longer upheld unless the couple enters into another separation period in the future.

In D'Andrade v. Schrage, a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court tackled the question of how much personal disclosure is required whenever spouses negotiate their separation agreements, specifically whether they are obliged to disclose the existence of an extra-marital affair.

On the other hand — and perhaps surprisingly — in the Saskatchewan decision of Myrden v. Myrden Estate a provision in a separation agreement stipulated that support would be «paid by the husband to the wife for life».

Mediation Services (for the 20 % of today's families who need help making decisions): Half of the families who regularly use family court systems are mostly seeking minor assistance in making their separation plans (marital settlement agreements) and don't really need a judge.

The marital separation agreement often includes decisions such as the division of property and other assets, alimony or maintenance payments, debt division, and which spouse is allowed to live in the family home.

Child custody is one of the most important decisions you'll need to make in your separation agreement.

If you don't want to leave this decision up to the court and risk an uncertain outcome, it is best to make this decision together and outline the specifics in your separation agreement.

If you do make a rash decision and «give away the store» in your separation agreement, this haphazard decision may be irreversible and could cause you financial ruin.

No «hard core» decisions as to how marital assets should be equitably distributed should be made in the separation agreement.

In essence, my job is to facilitate dialogue between you and your spouse so you can make decisions about your separation agreement.

In the event of a decision to separate or divorce, the mediator will also prepare a Voluntary Separation and Property Settlement Agreement, if so chosen.

It generally involves a trained mental health or legal professional who assists parents in making decisions about their parenting schedule after the big parenting plan decisions (like custody) have been made in the separation or divorce either by agreement or by a judge.

Parenting decisions as well as personal and financial issues can be included in a separation agreement.

I document the decisions parents make in a comprehensive written parenting plan which then is incorporated by attorneys into an overall separation agreement.

Usually the decisions made result in a separation agreement written by the mediator, and later signed by the parties and submitted to the Court.

In my mind, using an online separation agreement form is not necessarily a bad decision.

Alternatively, if you are not ready to get a divorce within the time frame described above and you wish to wait longer before obtaining your divorce, you would have all your decisions included in a Legal Separation Agreement that you would both sign.

Your child's educational needs may change in the future, and addressing educational decision making in your separation agreement can ensure a smooth transition in the future.

Making the decisions in your divorce can allow you to tailor your separation agreement to suit your needs and lifestyle.