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New year, new beginnings, and love is in the air. If you're thinking about getting married or moving in with your significant other, listen to this podcast by family law lawyer, Angela Princewill. Angela explains the legal consequences and how you can best protect yourself. 

If you're interested in starting a business but wonder how it impacts your existing and ongoing child support obligations, listen in and find out. 

Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi share their thoughts on navigating how parenting time is shared during the holidays.

Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi analyze the Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorce settlement through the lens of Ontario Family Law.

Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi, family law lawyers at AP Lawyers, discuss some of the common misconceptions their clients had about the separation process. 

People often start off the separation process so uninformed about their rights and responsibilities. Angela Princewill believes this is not ideal. Talk to a lawyer first and start off that difficult conversation on an informed footing, fully aware of the legal consequences of your decision.

Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi give a high level overview view of settlement conferences, what to expect, and how to get the most out of this court attendance

Angela Princewill sets out how your family court matter will proceed, given the move by the courts to fully reopen. 

Communication between separated parents is important for children of any age but even more so for younger children. Family Law lawyer, Angela Princewill explains why communication is an important factor when deciding the best parenting arrangement for children and how to effectively position yourself for success.

Family Law lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi explain what you need to know and expect at your case conference. 

Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss the few simple things you need to know about what a First Appearance is and what is required of you.

Short clip on how your vaccination status can affect your ability to have parenting time with your children. 

Family Law Lawyers Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss the necessary elements for binding and lasting domestic contracts such as separation agreements and marriage contracts (prenups). 

In this brief Episode Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss what post-separation adjustments are when parties are separating and how the parties can deal with these adjustments when settling these disputes. 

In this Episode Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss the different factors and circumstances in which a spouse may seek a variation of a share in equalization if the amount would be considered "unconscionable".

Paternity Agreements are domestic contracts entered into between two persons who are not married and did not cohabitate. These agreements can be written to address the issue of child support for the child(ren) but can also set out issues related to parenting, child’s residence and decision-making responsibilities. In this Episode, Family Law Lawyers Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss what...

When dealing with a family law matter that includes child and spousal support issues, the income of both parties can be critical. Things can get complicated if the parties own businesses or are self-employed. In this episode, Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss why income types matter and how to approach income determination for non-regular T4 employees.

Under the Family Law Act when married spouses equalize their Net Family Property, there are certain properties that are considered "excluded" property and not shared with the other spouse as part of the equalization process. In this episode, Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi go over what kinds of property are considered "excluded property" and the different circumstances and t...

The issue of vaccination is always a difficult one for parents with differing views. The issue around the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine is an even more polarizing one. In this short webinar, Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss how the courts are resolving the issue of administering the COVID-19 vaccine to minor children. 

Are you separating from your partner and/or spouse? In this Episode, Family Law Lawyers Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss everything Separation Agreements; what they are, what can be included, things to look out for and consider, and how to get the final agreement in place.

Did you know that gifts from a third party may be considered as income for support purposes? Join Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi in this episode to see how this may impact your Family Law matter and the court factors to consider.

If you are looking to get married or have been married for several years and if you would like to plan your affairs and define the rules that would apply should you ever get separated, then you must have a marriage contract. Family Law Lawyers, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss the elements of a marriage contract, why it's critically important and various ways you can structure a fair and...

On this fun and entertaining episode, Family Law Lawyers Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi share a humorous take on several reasons why your family law matter may not be settling. 

Unmarried spouses who want to define how their affairs will be dealt with during cohabitation or in the event of a breakdown in the relationship, can enter into a cohabitation agreement. Often, people are surprised about the legal obligations that exist in a relationship even where the parties are unmarried. A cohabitation agreement helps both parties understand and define their rights and obligat...

In this episode, Angela Princewill and Sherine Abdi discuss how to obtain a divorce in Ontario, the grounds for divorce, and various other factors you may not have even thought about.