September 24, 2014

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Helping Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce

ProtectingYour Children

Read more about the impact of the new Family Law Act on the rights of children in high conflict separation and divorce cases.

Visit our Family Law resource page. Go to www.rdmlawyers.com/familylaw

At a time when conflict seems inevitable, failure to act in your children’s best interests can create lasting damage, and in extreme cases force the court to step in and appoint a lawyer to look after their interests. Here are some simple steps to avoid conflict escalation and ensure your children’s well-being:

• Recognize that children need to be able to love and maintain healthy relationships with both parents• Be generous with the other parent with respect to spending time with the children• Don’t assume the worst motives on the part of the other parent• Don’t air grievances about the other parent within hearing of the children• Don’t argue with the other parent in front of the children• Don’t use threats about the children to make the other parent comply with your demands To ensure the rights of your children are fully protected, consult a family law professional at RDM for a holistic approach to separation and divorce.

Relationships can be complicated and

have unintended legal consequences.

With the recent changes introduced

by the Family Law Act, RDM Lawyers

LLP has put together this guide to

help you navigate the new laws

with helpful tips on how to:

• Protect yourself and your loved ones as you enter into a new relationship• Consider the best options if you’ re facing separation or divorce• Look after your children’ s best interests during a separation or divorce

Visit our Family Law resource

page for more informationwww.rdmlawyers.com/familylaw

Your Legal Guide to

Relationships



604.853.0774

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Many people are concerned about broaching the subject ofa cohabitation or marriage agreement with their partner when making plans to move in together or entering marriage. But it can be a very healthy way to ask important questions you should be discussing anyway.

Marriage and cohabitation agreements provide answers andhelp alleviate the uncertainty of entering a serious relationship with legal consequences. The benefi ts of these legal arrangements include:

• Dealing with the tough questions before you enter a formal relationship arrangement• Having the certainty of how things will be handled if the relationship changes• Planning for the future together• Providing peace of mind for parents, children or loved ones who may be affected

Facing separation or divorce is one of the most diffi cult situationsto deal with in life. Though there may be anger and hurt, it’simportant to create the healthiest structure for you, your childrenand your family. This will allow healing for the family and establishan arrangement that everyone can agree to peaceably. Here arejust some of the important considerations:

• Dividing property attained before and after the relationship began• Apportioning family debt• Spousal and child support• Accessing community services




604.853.0774


604.853.0774

If you’re considering or facing a change in yourrelationship, we’re here to support you. Call us todiscuss your options. See our contact information below.

Visit our Family Law resource page.Go to www.rdmlawyers.com/familylaw

Cohabitation andMarriage Agreements

Separation and Divorce

ProtectingYour Well-being

Starting Your Relationshipwith Certainty

To fi nd out how a cohabitation or marriage agreement could help you, call our Family Law team at RDM Lawyers. See our contact information below.


Many people are concerned about broaching the subject ofa cohabitation or marriage agreement with their partner when making plans to move in together or entering marriage. But it can be a very healthy way to ask important questions you should be discussing anyway.

Marriage and cohabitation agreements provide answers andhelp alleviate the uncertainty of entering a serious relationship with legal consequences. The benefi ts of these legal arrangements include:

• Dealing with the tough questions before you enter a formal relationship arrangement• Having the certainty of how things will be handled if the relationship changes• Planning for the future together• Providing peace of mind for parents, children or loved ones who may be affected

Facing separation or divorce is one of the most diffi cult situationsto deal with in life. Though there may be anger and hurt, it’simportant to create the healthiest structure for you, your childrenand your family. This will allow healing for the family and establishan arrangement that everyone can agree to peaceably. Here arejust some of the important considerations:

• Dividing property attained before and after the relationship began• Apportioning family debt• Spousal and child support• Accessing community services




604.853.0774


604.853.0774

If you’re considering or facing a change in yourrelationship, we’re here to support you. Call us todiscuss your options. See our contact information below.


Cohabitation andMarriage Agreements

Separation and Divorce

ProtectingYour Well-being

Starting Your Relationshipwith Certainty

To fi nd out how a cohabitation or marriage agreement could help you, call our Family Law team at RDM Lawyers. See our contact information below.




604.853.0774

Helping Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce

ProtectingYour Children

Read more about the impact of the new Family Law Act on the rights of children in high conflict separation and divorce cases.

Visit our Family Law resource page. Go to www.rdmlawyers.com/familylaw

At a time when conflict seems inevitable, failure to act in your children’s best interests can create lasting damage, and in extreme cases force the court to step in and appoint a lawyer to look after their interests. Here are some simple steps to avoid conflict escalation and ensure your children’s well-being:

• Recognize that children need to be able to love and maintain healthy relationships with both parents• Be generous with the other parent with respect to spending time with the children• Don’t assume the worst motives on the part of the other parent• Don’t air grievances about the other parent within hearing of the children• Don’t argue with the other parent in front of the children• Don’t use threats about the children to make the other parent comply with your demands To ensure the rights of your children are fully protected, consult a family law professional at RDM for a holistic approach to separation and divorce.

Relationships can be complicated and

have unintended legal consequences.

With the recent changes introduced

by the Family Law Act, RDM Lawyers

LLP has put together this guide to

help you navigate the new laws

with helpful tips on how to:

• Protect yourself and your loved ones as you enter into a new relationship• Consider the best options if you’ re facing separation or divorce• Look after your children’ s best interests during a separation or divorce

Visit our Family Law resource

page for more informationwww.rdmlawyers.com/familylaw

Your Legal Guide to

Relationships



604.853.0774

LATEST NEWS

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