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The process of separation is emotionally charged and often feels overwhelming for families. In the course of negotiating a separation agreement, you may need to deal with a number of legal issues including parenting arrangements, spousal and child support claims, insurance provisions and property division. Once you have chosen the lawyer you will work with, how do you prepare for your first meeting with your St. Catharines family law lawyer? What should you bring to your appointment, what information should you be prepared to provide and what questions should you ask? Compile important information about your situation In order to compile your case and provide legal advice, your family lawyer will need to know specific details about your situation. Income and Expenses It will assist your lawyer to know your income and the income of your spouse over the past three years and to provide information about your monthly expenses and financial needs.  Assets and Debts You should be ready to di

Real estate purchases are often one of the most expensive transactions someone will make throughout the duration of their life. Due to this fact, it is not always an easy process and can be intimidating for those who are purchasing a home. One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself financially is to have a professional home inspection completed on the property. You should consider a professional home inspection whether you are buying, selling, or remortgaging your home. All of these transactions rely on the market and the condition of your home, something that is not always what it appears to the untrained eye. Here are some of the reasons why a professional home inspection may be the best decision you make. Protecting Your Real Estate Purchase If you are ready to purchase a home, it is likely that you have been saving for many years and have worked hard to get your finances in order. That’s why it is extremely important to make sure you get the most for your hard-

If you’ve been in a car accident, the first thing you should do is go to the doctor. Health and safety should always be your number one priority, but you could also be damaging your ability to qualify for compensation if you don’t visit a doctor. There are many reasons doing so could help you in the long run, and it is often well worth spending a few hours in the waiting room. Not going to the doctor will hurt you in court If you plan on taking the person who caused the accident to court, you will need as much evidence as possible to connect your injuries to the accident. Likewise, your opponent’s legal team will collect as much evidence as possible to use against you, including the police report from the scene of the accident. One of the worst things you can do after an accident is tell anyone that you’re “fine.” If you do, it will likely be written down on the accident report and filed with the police. The accident report is used in court, and if you don’t report injuries at the scen

  It is with tremendous excitement that we announce that two of Niagara’s oldest and most prestigious Law Firms are joining ranks to gain strength with combined talents and synergies to better position ourselves for important legal service to Niagara residents. The partners of Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP and Chown Cairns LLP have agreed to become Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP effective January 1, 2022, which starts our 140th year offering legal advice in Niagara. Client focused and future driven, our goals include exploring and expanding our legal practice offerings and attracting talented young associate lawyers and legal staff, while responding to our clients’ needs in dynamic new ways.   “This merger enables exciting opportunities for us to expand our legal services that will benefit our clients for decades  to come”.                                Michael Mann – Senior Partner Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP   In the coming weeks there will be many more details to share as