Whenever we suffer a loss, be it a death of a friend or relative, or a job you enjoyed, or a partner, anniversaries and holidays can be difficult, especially the first ones since the change took place. It is not easy working through this emotional process. I would know, as I have been there myself. …
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After practicing family law for more than 15 years, I learned that many people’s new year’s resolutions revolve around getting out of a marriage or partnership. Actually, the uptick happens after Valentine’s Day. This is when people decide to divorce after a not-so-festive-holiday season and try to work it out themselves, but usually by Valentine’s …
Many couples own and operate a business together. This can be sticky when they decides to separate or divorce. At the beginning, there are more questions than answers; “Who keeps the business?” “Do I have to buy out my soon-to-be former partner?” “Do things stay the same?” “My partner said they invested more money into …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Back to school! Which means it is time for the kids to get some back-to-school supplies. If you are a parent of school age children, you know the drill of making sure the backpack, lunchbox, art supplies, new shoes and uniforms or new clothes are all ready …
Unfortunately, there is no way around financial disclosures in a divorce or separation. In fact, it is the key to dividing assets. It is not fun and makes people feel vulnerable and sometimes embarrassed, as this is typically a private matter…unless you’re going through a divorce or separation. It is kind of like going to …
Divorce and separation rank up pretty high on the “worst things in life” metre. At times, the stress is overwhelming and seemingly unbearable and it is just an all around crummy time in your life. I am a divorcee and have firsthand experience of the burden this process carries into life. I am also a …
There is something brewing at Berry Family Law! One of the steadfast rules at our firm is that normal office coffee is prohibited, because we have all kinds of delicious coffee on offer and insist you enjoy it with us. We partnered with the Hamilton-based Meza Café, which supplies our office with café products that …
Hoo-boy, the schedule, eh? This is one of the trickiest aspects for those going through a separation or divorce. Making a schedule is tough enough, but adhering to one is just a bridge too far for some people. Sometimes you can have a schedule on paper but not agree what it means in real …
Friends, When navigating a divorce, Any divorce, there is a 100 per cent certainty that at some point you will require a notary public to sign official government and contractual documents. You do not necessarily need to be going through a divorce to require a notarized document – if you apply for a pension, government …
Hello! Welcome to Berry Family Law. If you are here, it probably means that you have questions andare going through a difficult time.It’s OK. My name is Susan Berry and I have been practicing family law in Ontario for more than 15years. I am also divorced and a mother to two teenagers (Ack!). I thought …
At Berry Family Law, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized legal solutions to families in Oakville and the surrounding area. Our team of professionals has extensive experience in family law and is committed to helping our clients navigate the legal process with confidence and clarity.
165 Cross Ave Suite 301.
Oakville. ON L6J OA9
Office: (905) 338-7941
