Family Law and Litigation Support In Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Halton, Toronto & Surrounding Areas

As part of compensation, employees often receive stock options/restricted stock units or shares. In the event of divorce, these assets are often required to be valued as part of the equalization of net family property or can have an impact on the determination of income available for support.

In most cases, the litigation has started. Either the client knows or their lawyer/court tells them they have to get a valuation or other expert report to ensure they have the appropriate valuation-related expertise supporting the matter.

In family law litigation, a person needs to have a valuation to determine the fair market values of their assets and liabilities for equalization purposes. Income reports are often required when a business is involved, as it is not always clear from a person’s tax return what their income might be.

Yes, “dispute advisory service” is a relevant and appropriate term to use in relation to litigation and support services. This term encompasses a broader range of services and can include various aspects of providing professional advice and support during legal disputes and litigation.

Collaborative practice and mediation services are related concepts, but they are not exactly the same thing. They both involve alternative dispute resolution methods, but they have distinct approaches and processes.

Collaborative practice refers to a method of resolving disputes in a non-adversarial manner. It is often used in family law, but it can also apply to other areas. In collaborative practice, each party is represented by their own lawyer and all parties, along with their attorneys, agree to work together to find mutually acceptable solutions.

While mediation is another form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates discussions between the disputing parties. The mediator’s role is to help the parties communicate effectively, understand each other’s perspectives, and reach a voluntary agreement.

1. Expert Testimony: Litigation support professionals can provide expert testimony in court. Their expertise can help explain complex financial matters to judges.

2. Strategic Guidance: Litigation support professionals offer strategic insights to attorneys, helping them build a stronger case. They can identify key financial points to focus on, assess the strengths and weaknesses of financial arguments, and contribute to case strategy development.

3. Valuation Services: For cases involving business disputes, divorce, or estate matters, litigation support professionals can conduct thorough valuations of assets, businesses, or properties to determine fair values.

4. Credibility and Neutrality: Their objective and unbiased perspective adds credibility to the financial analysis, making the presented information more persuasive to opposing parties, judges, and juries.

5. Alternative Dispute Resolution: In addition to court proceedings, litigation support can be crucial in mediation or arbitration settings, assisting parties in reaching mutually agreeable resolutions.