A. Julia P. Tremain

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Better communication with your ex? There is an app built for that

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Separated parents can stay in touch about childcare and other issues by simply downloading an app to facilitate that communication, says Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain. “These apps are becoming pretty common for parents with kids, especially families who need the extra layer of assistance in terms of accountability,” says Tremain, partner with Waddell Phillips […]

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Proving abuse or addiction in divorce can be ‘complicated’

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Proving addiction or abuse in a divorce can be difficult without the right types of evidence, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. While it can be a simple matter to accuse someone of bad behaviour during a marriage, proving it in court can be quite another, says Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips

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Proposed changes to Divorce Act steps in the right direction

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Proposed changes to the federal Divorce Act have strong support in the family law bar, but there are potential problems if changes don’t follow at the provincial level, Toronto says family lawyer Julia Tremain. “It will be a welcome change if and when it’s consistent across the board,” says Tremain, partner with Waddell Phillips Professional

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Enforcing child custody orders in non-Hague countries is difficult

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If a parent takes a child to a country that is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, it could be very difficult for the other parent to bring the youth back to Canada, says Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain. “It’s almost impossible to get children returned

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Choosing the right option for resolving family law disputes

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In the final instalment of a two-part series, Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain explores various litigation alternatives to resolve family law disputes. Clients need to know all their options before picking a method to resolve their family law dispute, Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain tells legalmatterscanada.ca. “When I meet with clients, I walk them through

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Choosing negotiation over litigation can save time, money

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In part one of a two-part series on litigation alternatives, Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain explores the benefits of negotiated settlements. Divorcing couples who avoid court can save time, money and stress, Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain says. Tremain, partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, takes pride in her settlement-oriented approach to legal matters and

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Provinces need to follow the fed’s lead in proposed Divorce Act changes

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Proposed changes to the federal Divorce Act have strong support in the family law bar, but there are potential problems if changes don’t follow at the provincial level, Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain tells legalmatterscanada.ca. “It will be a welcome change if and when it’s consistent across the board,” says Tremain, partner with Waddell Phillips

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Negotiation and advocacy skills allow Tremain to succeed

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Whether she’s in court or not, Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain brings a settlement focus to her work at all times. Tremain, partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says those looking to hire counsel may mistake some lawyers’ aggressive style for effective advocacy. “For some people, the aim is to fight over absolutely

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When it comes to custody, one size does not fit all

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It’s unwise to make presumptions when it comes to deciding what’s best for a child in a custody case, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says there are no absolutes when it comes to issues such as shared parenting. “It’s not one-size-fits-all because every family

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