In the practice of law it seems that almost all lawyers do is draft agreements in anticipation of a dispute or dealing with a client who has a dispute with another party. Typically, as a lawyer if a client has a dispute we tend to write some sort of threatening letter and if no satisfactory…
Continue reading →Lawyers are paid to convince others. Whether they are convincing a judge that a defendant is guilty or they are defending their own client’s position, one thing is for certain: they must be persuasive. In fact, a lawyer’s success is directly correlated to their ability to convince. The more judges and jurors they are able…
Continue reading →So you may be thinking of getting a Divorce. If you are going down the road of getting a divorce there are a few things you may wish to do prior to commencing the divorce process, or at least before telling your spouse of your wish to get a divorce.
Continue reading →How to divorce is an important question when you wish to terminate your marriage. Obtain a Court Order In answer to the question, how to divorce: in order to get a divorce you will need to obtain an order from a judge granting you the divorce. You may now be wondering how to get this…
Continue reading →One of the first questions I am asked as a lawyer is how to file for divorce. The answer is, it depends. Are you filing for an Uncontested Divorce or Contested Divorce? An Uncontested Divorce, often referred to as a “Bench Order Divorce” or “Desk Order Divorce,” is commenced when all outstanding issues arising out…
Continue reading →Ok, I am thinking of mediation, but how does it work? What is the mediation process? Well, usually the process begins with a one-on-one consultation with each disputant to discuss and assess the issues in dispute. Also, the mediator will try to get a better understanding of the dispute and the personalities involved in the…
Continue reading →As my firm name is M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator, I am often asked the question: “What is a Mediator?” Well besides the answer “a mediator is someone who does mediation” it is important to first explain what mediation is.
Continue reading →I am often asked questions about succession planning and the difficulties with the rigidness of the legislation governing Wills & Estates. Frankly, some of the legislation goes back to the 1800s and really has not changed much since then. It is about time our laws reflect modern society. Well finally a new Act is coming…
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