Our practice

FAMILY LAW

 

Providing you guidance on how to protect your interests. 

 

 

Specialties

Family Law

Family law matters can be difficult and contentious, but we believe it is better to understand your options and have a concrete plan that does not result in future surprises. At the beginning of a relationship, parties often enter at different stages in their life and assets. While no one plans to not have things work out, it is a reality as 50% of first marriages end in divorce, 70% of second marriages, and so on. Common-law relationships are equally as likely to end. It is important to understand your rights and implications of decisions that are made, and whether you are married or common-law figures into the equation as well.

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our legal services:

Know what your rights are, how to protect yourself and your assets, and limit problems that arise in the future with detailed agreements:

  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Marriage Contracts

If the unfortunate happens and there is a breakdown in a relationship, and no cohabitation agreement or marriage contract is in place, Pregler Law is here to assist you in protecting your rights:

  • Separation Agreements and Interim Separation Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Net Family Property
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support

We also provide other family related services, such as:

• Guardianship applications
• Stepparent adoptions
• Name changes
• Sex Designation Change

Important Considerations:

  • Impact on Wills and POAs
  • Support obligations
  • Insurance obligations
  • Changes in financial circumstances
  • Family disfunction
  • Blended families
  • Beneficiaries with addictions
  • Beneficiaries on Disability

Specialties

Guardianship

Guardianships are important when a person is unable to make decisions on their own (e.g. “mentally incapable”) and there was no Power of Attorney for Personal Care and/or Property in place prior to the individual being deemed mentally incompetent.

A Guardianship Order gives legal authority to a substitute decision maker to make choices on behalf of the person deemed mentally incapable. There are two categories of Guardians:

1. Guardians of Property make financial decisions on behalf of the mentally incapable adult
2. Guardians of the Person (Personal Care) make personal care decisions on behalf of the mentally incapable adult

If you do not know whether a Guardianship Order is required, Pregler Law is available to discuss your situation, provide information on the process of applying and legal responsibilities of an appointed Guardian, so you can make an informed decision.

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