Catherine Calvert

12/03/2021

She's back!!! Our Managing Lawyer, Catherine Calvert, is officially back from maternity leave! Don't hesitate to contact us for all your family law needs, including family mediation and collaborative family law.

Elle est de retour! Notre avocate gestionnaire, Catherine Calvert, est officiellement de retour de congé de maternité! N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour vos besoins en droit de la famille, y compris la médiation familiale et le droit familial collaboratif.

05/17/2021

Separated and divorced parents often have disagreements on parenting issues, but the approval of certain COVID-19 vaccines for older children raises the question of what happens when one parent wants their child vaccinated and the other parent is against it - Find out more below!

Separated and divorced parents often have disagreements on parenting issues, but the approval of certain COVID-19 vaccines for older children can be a contentious point for parents with opposing views on vaccination, and one that courts may increasingly have to resolve.

03/02/2021

The first major changes to Canada's Divorce Act came into effect yesterday. Among other changes, the Act now sets out a specific list of factors that courts must consider when weighing the best interests of a child — including the impact of family violence.

Family lawyers and advocates for women and children are watching closely today as the first major changes to Canada’s Divorce Act in more than 20 years come into effect. Among other changes, the Act now sets out a specific list of factors that courts must consider when weighing the best interests ...

12/13/2020

A doesn’t have to spell a bitter end to a relationship. Keep things amicable and try to settle your separation without going to court. Discover how a can help you choose the right dispute resolution process that will benefit both parties.

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11/29/2020

Avoid a lengthy probate process. Minimize estate taxes. Decide how your estate is distributed after you. There you have it – the top 3 reasons to this November! Start now.

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11/26/2020

Qui parlera pour vous après votre mort ? Ne le laissez pas au hasard. Soyez le héros de votre famille et rédigez un dès aujourd’hui. Simard & Associés dispose d’une équipe de juristes au service de clients partout à Ottawa et dans la Cité de Clarence-Rockland.
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11/21/2020

Le saviez-vous ? Novembre est le mois pour faire un testament. Eh bien, maintenant vous le savez! Alors, demandez une consultation avec notre équipe d’avocat(e)s en et aujourd’hui chez Simard & Associés.
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11/15/2020

When it comes to administering an estate, there are several considerations to keep in mind concerning your assets. Read our latest blog to find out the differences between and -estateassets in order to determine the value of your estate and Estate Administration Tax.

Read here: https://www.simards.ca/estate-administration-tax-everything-you-need-to-know/

07/22/2020

If you’re separated or thinking of separation, discuss your situation with a family law expert in Ottawa to make sure you’re meeting your rights and responsibilities.

Read more: https://www.simards.ca/family-law-what-steps-should-you-take-when-separating-with-children/

05/31/2020

Should both the Vendor & Purchaser have the same ? Typically, NO! Here’s some useful information about to help you out.

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05/05/2020

Hardship due to COVID-19 may be cause to have spousal support payments reduced. Great article below from the National Post on the issue.

Adam N. Black: Support payors ought to take steps to mitigate loss of income by seeking alternate employment and taking advantage of benefits available

04/28/2020

Questions on how to co-parent during COVID-19? While there are no easy answers, parents would do well to consider the comments of Madam Justice Fitzpatrick when she referred to the 4 c's: communication, cooperation, compromise, and common sense. To those 4 can be added another – consultation!

Great article below from Laurence S. Klass : COVID-19 and parenting time: Making it work

Parenting arrangements should be as normal as possible during the COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, all parents get the memo. See how we can help here.