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From the Other Side of the Desk

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Posted by Kim S. Kieller on April 27, 2012 For the past twenty six years I have been practicing law.  It definitely does not feel as though it has been that long, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. To … Read More »

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Drink and ‘Happy Gilmour’ Drive at your own Peril

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Scott Fairley, Partner, posted May 1, 2012 (Note: This post was originally published in SNAP magazine – This article is the first contribution by the lawyers of Barriston LLP to a SNAP column entitled: ‘The Brighter Side of Law’, intended … Read More »

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I WANT A DIVORCE! – Uncontested and Contested Divorces

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Catherine Hyde, Family Law Clerk, April 20, 2012 In the movies there always seems to be one spouse trying to get the other to sign the “divorce papers” so that they can get remarried. Think “Sweet Alabama”. In Canada, our … Read More »

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Keeping Secrets Secret

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Joanne McPhail, Partner Thursday April 19, 2012   Thinking about selling your business? Perhaps you have entered into informal discussions with a possible buyer. The buyer is looking for some more detailed information about your business in order to decide … Read More »

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Barriston LLP Litigation Blog ‘In the Trenches’ now a Group Effort

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

 Posted by John Barzo, Associate, April 17th, 2012  For those of us who are not natural writers, the category in which I belong, it is not the easiest thing to write something interesting on a regular basis (no debates on … Read More »

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ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE IN ONTARIO

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

Posted by Catherine Hyde on April 13, 2012 Catherine Hyde, Family Law clerk We are sometimes asked by clients whether or not they should seek a divorce or instead can they seek an annulment of the marriage, essentially declaring that the … Read More »

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High Conflict Separation and Divorce

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

by Thomas C. Dart A relationship breakdown affects people in different ways. Some people know that they have grown apart, accept that fact and are able to move on with their lives rather quickly. These are the people who can … Read More »

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What to Expect at a Trial Management Conference

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin

Barrie Hayes, Partner A Trial Management Conference is a procedural appearance which takes place after a Settlement Conference has been held and the Family Court Application remains unsettled. The purposes of the Trial Management Conference include: a) Exploring the chances … Read More »

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Georgian College’s International Business Management Program can help your business!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Joanne McPhail, Partner I was recently contacted by one of the profs in this program at Georgian.  Each student in the program is required to produce a business plan to take a domestic product or service to an international market, … Read More »

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Who is The D.R.O.? Or Changes – Life Never Stays Where You Want It To

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Douglas J. Manning, Partner Cross-posted to MatrimonialMatters blog When you separate, there are often so many things that must get resolved – the parenting plan for the children, financial support for the children or for the spouse, the property division … Read More »

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