Divorce Act changes put best interests of children first
Canada’s federal Divorce Act reforms are a step in the right direction, Toronto family lawyer and mediator Patrick J. Aulis tells AdvocateDaily.com. Read More
Estate talk awkward but necessary: Aulis
Broaching the “estate talk" with a reluctant older family member is awkward but necessary for younger relatives, Toronto trusts and estates lawyer Patrick J. Aulis Read more
Five signs your divorce is best suited to mediation
Some family law disputes are so contentious that they need to be resolved using the litigation process, but many others are better suited to mediation, Toronto family lawyer and mediator Patrick J. Aulis Read more
Protecting your real estate asset
Title insurance and a real property report both offer homebuyers protection, but one is not a substitute for the other, Toronto real estate lawyer Patrick J. Aulis Read more
Deal with digital assets in your will
Testators need to turn their minds to their digital assets just as much as their physical ones, Toronto trusts and estates lawyer Patrick J. Aulis Read more
Cohabitation agreements provide certainty on property division
Pattern of co-operation key for divorcing parents
Children first: why mediation trumps litigation
Mediation can often be a better and cheaper solution than court, allowing couples to achieve a more harmonious split, says Toronto family lawyer and mediator Patrick J. Aulis.Read more
Breaking bad: protecting elders from financial abuse
Toronto wills and estates lawyer Patrick J. Aulis has witnessed first-hand the devastation of financial elder abuse but says seniors can take steps to protect themselves from ... Read more
Co-buying a house not as rosy as the dream
Turning to property co-ownership in an expensive housing market can make a dream home affordable, but there can be risks that need to be addressed up front, Toronto real estate ... Read more