Matthews McCrea Elliott provides a wide variety of experience in dealing with Family Law matters. While it is impossible to touch on each issue that may fall under the rubric of family law in a few short paragraphs, the Solicitors of Matthews McCrea Elliott are prepared to provide simple, accurate, and effective advice in a straight-forward fashion regarding all family law concerns.
Generally, family law areas of concern can be said to fall under the broad categories of Adoption, Cohabitation, Marriage, Separation & Divorce.
1. ADOPTION
Formal Adoption of children was essentially unknown to the common law until it was adopted by statute in most of Canada in the early 20th Century. The law has undergone many revisions since the introduction of the initial statute however the process often poses difficult to answer questions. The main types of adoption that commonly occur today are Step-parent adoptions and, to a lesser extent, International adoptions. Assistance and advice regarding the adoption application process and prerequisite requirements are often fielded by the Solicitors at Matthews McCrea Elliott.
2. COHABITATION
Cohabitation and "common law" relationships have become commonplace in today's society. Yet, with so many cohabitating couples the number of persons who fail to realize the legal significance of their relationship, and/or the lack thereof, is dramatic. Early identification of a "common law" relationship and the determination of rights and responsibilities thereof through guided discussions and/or cohabitation agreements are services provided at Matthews McCrea Elliott.
3. MARRIAGE
Marriage is a form of legal contract entered into between two persons. To most marriage is seen as the natural extension and expression love and commitment. Although the emotional and social aspects are easily recognizable by the prospective couple, the legal implications of their union is all too often overlooked. Legal marital advice and/or marriage contracts may serve to alleviate confusion and assist in defining pre-existing issues such as responsibility for certain property and debts among others.
4. SEPARATION & DIVORCE
Divorces, however unfortunate, are a fact of life for some which must be dealt with. The emotional intensity surrounding the dissolution of a marriage is often tremendous and in some instances the parties to a divorce may fail to realize the significance of certain actions or inactions as the case may be. Timely and effective advice regarding marital property issues, spousal and child support issues (including variances), and custody and access issues are just a few examples of the expertise which the Solicitors of Matthews McCrea Elliott provide. The legal team at Matthews McCrea Elliott is able to provide the prospective family law client with up-front and straight-forward answers to questions and advice regarding all manner of family law issues and concerns.
