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10/01/2014

A family lawyer can help you deal with arrears and enforcement issues. Sometimes the problem in correcting payment issues is in your family court order itself and not with the enforcement program. Readdressing an existing order is the most effective way of sorting out these issues.

They're commonly called "deadbeats" — people who refuse to support their families after courts order them to pay — and CBC News has learned they owe more than $3.7 billion across the country for support orders.

09/01/2014

The correct stance on this issue:

As most of you probably know, someone somewhere dumped a deluge of purported n**e photographs of a number of female celebrities online yesterday. The victims include the likes of Kate Upton, Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande, Kirsten Dunst, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Krysten Ritter, Yvonne Strahovski, a…

08/14/2014

A big part of a lawyer's job is helping people prepare for stressful situations. Along with helping to cover your butt, having a good lawyer could be the very thing the prevents you from having a bad day like the guy in the clip.

Laughter might be the best medicine, but excellent preparation is the only defense against bad luck! ;)

Take care of yourself by getting the help you'll need sooner rather than later. Call Chad Skinner Law to get some advice on how you can start preparing today!

08/14/2014

Taking a moment to feel gratitude for the things we have can substantially change our perspective on our lives for the better.

It's easy to get caught up in chasing THINGS we don't actually need to the point that we forget about all the wondrous stuff and people around us. Times of family breakdown only amplify this lack of appreciation for what we do have as the things around you are changing and less stable than you're used to. Even when times are tough, don't forget to appreciate how lucky you actually are.

If you have the ability to read this on a computer or iPhone, you're already much better off than most other people on this planet. You're also lucky enough to have connected with a lawyer who'll help guide you to a space where things are even better! ;)

Cheers. Take deep breaths. Focus on the good stuff

Chad

Recently I posted a picture of myself in my kitchen, and I immediately started receiving generous messages from people wanting to help me “update” it. Along with their messages came pictures of how my kitchen could look, if I’d just put some effort and money into it. I’ve always loved my kitchen, bu…

08/06/2014

Incredible scientific advance. New and creative ways to deal with pain and sickness are always welcome.

Collaborative Family Law also attempts to remove the pain of a family breakdown without requiring the creation of the open wounds and painful scars often anticipated in a divorce. Knowing that there are different ways of doing the same old thing can be a game changer for you and those around you. Reach out to a collaborative professional now to explore how you can deal with your own problems without going through the strain and pain of family litigation!

A Brampton, Ont., teenager has become the first person in North America to have a benign tumour near his hip removed without radiation or surgery.

07/22/2014

In this modern age where far too many seem obsessed with finding their moment of Internet fame, it is important to remember that Big Brother (not the TV series) is also watching. There is a long list of court cases where Crown Prosecutor's, family law litigants and employers have tracked social networking sites and used postings as evidence against a person in court. This article is just one more example and confirms that Manulife Insurance monitors the pages of claimants and are more than willing to cut disability benefits based on posts.

Always consider the potential short and long term consequences of what you post online. What may seem exciting and irrelevant now, can easily come back to haunt you down the line.

For legal advice on how your social networking activities can impact your legal situation, book an appointment with Chad Skinner Law now. Confidentially posting a question on www.chadskinnerlaw.com might actually be just what you need to sort out a problem!

A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave is fighting to have her benefits reinstated after her employer's insurance company cut them, she says, because of photos posted on Facebook.

06/18/2014

Sometimes in stressful situations we are unable to see the big picture and the positive things that surround us. Here are some great tips on being mindful of the positive aspects of our lives which might help you get centered again on stormy days.

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06/02/2014

Word is spreading: DIVORCE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DESTRUCTIVE!

Collaborative Family Law Services are changing the game!

The goal of the collaborative family law process is to positively restructure families instead of forcing them to become adversaries. It is a service which offers the opportunity to avoid the emotional and financial costs of having to litigate a separation or divorce in the traditional manner.

The goals of any collaborative family law case are accomplished by focusing on the following key elements:
1.) Committing to keep the separation/divorce outside the traditional court system.
2.) Fostering an environment where separating spouses can communicate openly and with respect.
3.) Fully disclosing all relevant financial information in a timely fashion.
4.) Ensuring that all communications and negotiations remain confidential.
5.) Agreeing not to use any of the disclosed information against the other spouse should the process not be completed.
6.) Working as part of a team to reach the best solution possible for your family, while accepting that new counsel will have to be retained should one or both spouses abandon the process.

The attached article shows how the collaborative process helped one family move past the dark days of divorce by keeping the focus on what was best for their daughter: “In collaborative divorce,” Ross said, “everyone is held accountable for the best interests of the child. I wouldn’t want anyone to think it was easy. It wasn’t. But collaborative divorce gives you the tools you need. I couldn’t have had all this joy and family without the collaborative process.”

Book an appointment with Chad Skinner Law today to find out more about the collaborative process and how it can help your family. (416) 737 - 8829 / www.chadskinnerlaw.com

“One of the things I learned going through my divorce that way was that I needed to love my child more than I hated my husband,” said Robyn Ross with a wry laugh. The Vancouver movie industry . . .

05/05/2014

Being insightful and aware of why we're behaving a certain way is a very powerful tool. Sometimes, during periods of crisis, people lose that awareness and simply go into a reactive mode which shows itself in poor and inappropriate choices. If you're experiencing a heightened level of stress or an overwhelming emotion, make sure to pause and check in with yourself before taking the next steps. Those moments may be the best steps you can take to reestablish control and calm stormy waters.

I've attached a fantastic article which discusses one therapist's experiences with people in high stress situations and relationships.

Take care of yourself. Always.

Emily V. Gordon, on what being a therapist has taught her about family, friendship, and conflict resolution.

04/29/2014

"Well Sacred Heart of God!" If this doesn't put a smile on your face this morning, you must already be past gone!

With thanks to Allen Walbourne http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXC0rxxNvOu0mEhlpkbkgg?feature=watch and the Newfoundand and Labrador Tourism ministry for the…

03/24/2014

When dealing with a separation or divorce the main priority must always be satisfying the best interests of the children involved. Regardless of the conflict surrounding them or the financial situation their family is facing, it is important to remember how important play is to children. Their connection to the things around them, no matter how small, can go a long way in helping to maintain normalcy and ease them through a transition. .

If photographer Gabriele Galimberti has learned anything photographing children around the world with their favorite toys, it’s that kids, no matter their circumstances, love to play.

03/03/2014

Big News from Legal Aid Ontario for families going through a separation or divorce and are interested in addressing their issues with a mediator. Check out www.chadskinnerlaw.com for more information or to book an appointment.

Chad Skinner Law NEWS, Family Law, Legal Aid Ontario, Legal InformationLegal Aid Ontario is helping families finalize Mediated Separation Agreements!March 3, 2014Chad Skinner LawLeave a commentThe Family Justice system has long been attempting to get more families out of the traditional adversarial…