Family
Law
Family matters are intricate and should be handled with discretion. Here at Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers, our experience ranges from assistance with custody, adoption, and divorce to all topics covered in a domestic relationship. Rest assured we will be working with you and advocating for you every step of the way.
Our Family Law Services
Adoption
Our law practice has an experienced team to provides comprehensive legal services, including adoption evaluations, document preparation, court representation, and post-adoption support, ensuring the best interests of the child and the rights of all parties involved are protected.
Divorce
Whether your circumstances are amicable and a joint application for divorce might be appropriate, or if your matter is highly contested and you are going through the Court process, our lawyers can assist.
Division of Property
On a relationship breakdown, dividing assets and liabilities can be complicated. Our lawyers can help inform your rights to items that are jointly held, or only in one party’s name, and explain the differences upon breakdown of a common law relationship compared with a married couple.
Parenting & Custody Issues
Our lawyers help negotiate parenting schedules, child support, decision-making, travel with children and other family matters. We explain the rights and obligations of biological parents, step-parents, guardians, and grandparents—whether it's during a relationship breakdown or later when arrangements need to be re-evaluated.
Separation Agreements
A separation agreement is critical upon separation, even if amicable. Our lawyers can negotiate outside of court for a clear and legally enforceable agreement. It's best to draft an agreement before it is urgently needed as it may be required by schools, healthcare professionals, mortgage lenders, and others.
Cohabitation Agreements
Are helpful for people who are living together, whether or not they are contemplating marriage. The document is intended to clearly outline rights and obligations related to property so in the event of separation or death, your assets and your family members are protected.
Child Protection
Our lawyers can help represent your interest when the Department of Community Services or Child Protection Services are involved and there is an urgent need to establish a custody arrangement.
Our Family Law Team
Family Law Insights
What Do I Need to Consider If My Marriage is Ending?
The divorce rate in Canada is over 50%, which means that many families are deciding that they would be happier living separately than together.
Do grandparents have “rights” in Nova Scotia?
Changes to legislation in the past few years have prompted some people to ask questions about whether grandparents now have
When Can I Stop Paying Child Support?
Your obligation to pay child support ends when your child is no longer a dependent child of the marriage as
Helpful Resources for Children Impacted by Parental Separation and Divorce
Separation and divorce can be emotionally draining on the two adults directly involved. For those who are also parents, the