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The Divorce and Separation Resolution Process

Paul J. Groulx is a Family Law Lawyer who represents individuals during the divorce and separation resolution process. He will make every effort to work on your behalf to reach a written settlement agreement.

• Step One - The Initial Consultation Meeting with Paul

• Step Two - Retainer of Paul to be Your Family Law Lawyer

• Step Three - Paul's Review and Analysis

  • Identification of Key Issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support, property division
  • Information Gathering re Relevant Facts
  • Full Financial Disclosure - Completion of Sworn Financial Statement - Provision of Documentation To Verify Values in Sworn Financial Statement - Exchange of Sworn Financial Statements - Net Family Property Statement
  • Preliminary Analysis of Key Issues
  • Gathering Evidence (Documentation, Witness Statements)
  • Specify your position on the issues

• Step Four - Dispute Resolution

  Mechanisms for Dispute Resolution include: Negotiation; Mediation; Arbitration; Application To the Court; Any combination of the above

  Out of Court Negotiations:

  • Negotiations through exchange of correspondence and face to face meetings between lawyers
  • Address Urgent and Temporary Arrangements Pending the Final Resolution
  • Continuing analysis of Key issues
  • Drafting, Editing, Approval and Execution of Written Separation Agreement

  Application To The Family Court:

  • draft your application or respond to your spouse’s application
  • the procedure is specified in the Ontario Family Law Rules
  • Preparation for and attendance at the three mandatory Court Conferences (Case, Settlement and Trial)
  • Preparation for and attendance at motion hearings if required
  • Formal Questioning If required
  • Continuing analysis of Key issues
  • thoroughly Canvass the possibility of settlement
  • Preparation For and Attendance at the Trial