Separation and divorce can be emotionally draining on the two adults directly involved. For those who are also parents, the experience can be especially overwhelming as they see the impact on their children. Parents, when going through their own emotional turmoil, may not know how to address these complicated life issues with their children or […]
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You Say Joint, I Say Shared: Sorting out the Different Types of Custody
There is a lot confusion regarding custody and access of the children when parents separate. The most important thing to remember is that from the court’s perspective there is no such thing as parental rights. Everything is viewed from the best interests of the child/children. It is very important to remember this wording in court […]
Migrating Your Property into the Land Registry System
Effective December 1, 2004, a new land registry system was rolled out in HRM which is electronically based. Traditionally in Nova Scotia if you were going to purchase a property or re-mortgage, your lawyer’s role would be to certify to you, and your bank, that once you bought the property you would have good marketable […]
I have a Will, so why do I have to Probate?
Having a valid Will when you die does not mean that your estate will not have to be probated. When you draft a Will you will say who you want to inherit your stuff (all of the assets you own) and you appoint someone in your Will (the Executor) who is responsible for paying your […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In today’s global economy people are offered jobs in other provinces and even foreign countries. What happens when your family has gone through a separation and one parent wants to relocate with the children to another province or country? Can the moving parent take the children? What will be his/her chance of success? These are […]
Grandparents’ Rights Impacted by Changes to Family Law in Nova Scotia
Starting September 1, 2014, the process for grandparents in Nova Scotia seeking access to their grandchildren through the courts has been simplified. Click HERE for an information update about the changes on the Family Law Nova Scotia website. Kristen O’Keefe is an Associate Lawyer with Kennedy Schofield Lawyers. Articles posted on this blog are meant to offer […]
Teaching Youth About the Justice System
Kennedy Schofield Lawyers is hosting its first ever youth justice camp in Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia on August 12, 2014. The camp is intended to teach youth about the justice system in a way that is educational and also fun. The camp will include a series of fun and informative workshops, presentations, […]
Appointing a Guardian in Your Will
If you have minor children and are having a will prepared, you are faced with the challenge of deciding whom you will appoint as Guardian for your child. It is important to remember it is not only the people you choose, but also how you distribute your assets that will affect how your child is […]