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Jodi L. Wyman

What is a Cohabitation Agreement and Why Should I Get One?

Pre-Nuptial Agreements are contracts that couples enter into before they get legally married. A Cohabitation Agreement is a contract that...

Jodi L. Wyman

Family Law in Manitoba Gets a Major Update

As of July 1 there will be major changes to family law in Manitoba. For decades our family law has been governed by The Family...

Dane C. Kingdon

What is an Easement?

Easements in their most basic form create a right for one party to use someone else's land for a specific purpose, even though they do not o

Shaylan R. Cottick

Do You Have Parental Rights to Your Partner's Children?

Whether you’re married or cohabiting with a partner who has children from a previous relationship, you could acquire parental rights

Jodi L. Wyman

12 Tips To Reduce Your Legal Fees

Each case is different, not all lawyers run their practices the same way, and not all strategies will work for all files, but here are som

Breena R. Murray

What is the Domestic Violence and Stalking Act?

The Domestic Violence and Stalking Act (DVSA) came into law in September 1999 as a measure to stop threatening conduct from escalating...

Jodi L. Wyman

What is a Cohabitation Agreement and Why Should I Get One?

What is a Cohabitation Agreement? Is it the same as a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? Pre-Nuptial Agreements are contracts that couples enter into be

Jodi L. Wyman

Will Q & A with Jodi L. Wyman

Why should you have a Will? By having a legal document in place for when you die, you save your loved ones a great deal of time, trouble...

Jodi L. Wyman

Do I need to send a Notice of Relocation?

After a marital separation many parents would love to make a fresh start elsewhere. They may want physical distance from their ex, be in...

Matthew B. Blunt

Who Can View My Will?

During your lifetime, you can show your Will to anyone you wish. It is a good idea to provide a copy of your Will to your executor and to l

Dane C. Kingdon

Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directive…What is the Difference?

Time and time again we have clients asking us what the difference between a Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, and a Last Will and...

Patersons LLP

Maximizing Your Family Law Consultation

Is your appointment related to a separation, divorce, custody or child support case? Some cases involving separations, custody or support...