A boutique family law office in Woodstock with over 20 years' experience empowering parents and families so they can move forward. The law can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with its nuances - more so when it involves your children, your lifestyle, your property, and your future. Relying on my 20+ years of legal experience, my goal is to empower you to make informed decisions for you and your family.
Carnegie Law Office is here to give you the perspective you need to make choices that reflect your priorities. For your children. The information provided in these pages is intended as general information only and not as legal advice. Use of this website or the information contained herein does not establish a solicitor-client relationship.
Carnegie Law Office is here to give you the perspective you need to make choices that reflect your priorities. For your children. The information provided in these pages is intended as general information only and not as legal advice. Use of this website or the information contained herein does not establish a solicitor-client relationship.
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Over 20 years of legal experience has taught me to take a holistic approach with each of my clients and to recognize the legal, financial, and emotional factors touching their lives.
Whether you are about to marry or move in with a partner; are separating / divorcing; are dealing with the involvement of a Children's Aid Society; or are ensuring your loved ones are taken care of upon your death; you are at a pivotal crossroad in your life and may be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
Whether you are about to marry or move in with a partner; are separating / divorcing; are dealing with the involvement of a Children's Aid Society; or are ensuring your loved ones are taken care of upon your death; you are at a pivotal crossroad in your life and may be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
Amid the excitement and anticipation of planning a wedding or preparing to move in together, many couples avoid or ignore any discussion of what should happen if the relationship ends.
While not an easy conversation to have, talking with your partner now about how property is to be owned and how it is to be divided, about spousal support obligations, and about parenting plans, may lessen the emotional toll of a relationship breakdown should it ever occur.
While not an easy conversation to have, talking with your partner now about how property is to be owned and how it is to be divided, about spousal support obligations, and about parenting plans, may lessen the emotional toll of a relationship breakdown should it ever occur.
Divorce is tough. I know, I've lived it. I can't spare you from the emotional upheaval that comes when a relationship / marriage ends, but what I can do is give you the knowledge and tools you need to deal with the myriad of legal issues you now face.
I handle all aspects of a divorce or separation, including: custody, access, parenting plans, grandparent rights, moving with children post-separation, child support, spousal support, support arrears, retroactive support, property division and equalization, pension division, restraining Orders, exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, and variation proceedings.
I handle all aspects of a divorce or separation, including: custody, access, parenting plans, grandparent rights, moving with children post-separation, child support, spousal support, support arrears, retroactive support, property division and equalization, pension division, restraining Orders, exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, and variation proceedings.
Few experiences in life are as emotionally distressing as when the Children's Aid Society becomes involved with your family. While part of its' function is to assist families with services, the Children's Aid Society is mandated to investigate concerns regarding the safety and well-being of children.
Facing one's own mortality is never easy, but proactive estate planning, such as preparing a Will and Powers of Attorney, is necessary to manage and distribute your wealth and to provide for your spouse, children, and loved ones should something happen to you.
Even where you already have a Will and Powers of Attorney, you should review them every few years or in the event of major life changes, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child / children, or acquiring significant assets, to ensure that your estate plan is current and in keeping with your wishes.The information provided in these pages is intended as general information only and not as legal advice.
Even where you already have a Will and Powers of Attorney, you should review them every few years or in the event of major life changes, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child / children, or acquiring significant assets, to ensure that your estate plan is current and in keeping with your wishes.The information provided in these pages is intended as general information only and not as legal advice.
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Damian Johnson
Jan 16, 2022
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Not going to get into to much detail.
Accepted her as my lawyer . Called back a few days later just to make sure she / the office received the forum I filled out / the retainer agreement amount.
No response call back the next day, same thing and then again the next day. No response about that. Kept getting know one is here to answer that for you. We will contact ypu asap with that answer . We'll a few days later still nothing. So I went eles where.
Do not recommend. No communication at all
Accepted her as my lawyer . Called back a few days later just to make sure she / the office received the forum I filled out / the retainer agreement amount.
No response call back the next day, same thing and then again the next day. No response about that. Kept getting know one is here to answer that for you. We will contact ypu asap with that answer . We'll a few days later still nothing. So I went eles where.
Do not recommend. No communication at all
Shawn Woodend
Nov 16, 2021
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Critical: Quality, Responsiveness, Value
There is not an invention made that could measure my disappointment in this persons service, or lack there of. She was paid a retainer on Feb 22 2021. NOTHING WAS DONE! Finally after many calls and a possible unflattering email I got my retainer back, with nothing done. Waste of time.
There is not an invention made that could measure my disappointment in this persons service, or lack there of. She was paid a retainer on Feb 22 2021. NOTHING WAS DONE! Finally after many calls and a possible unflattering email I got my retainer back, with nothing done. Waste of time.
L. B.
Jan 01, 2021
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Donald Seaton
Dec 30, 2020
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Kathryn Walton
Sep 03, 2019
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Trevor Bellamy
Jun 26, 2018
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