Ewart O'Dwyer

01/28/2020

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01/08/2020

We're thrilled to share that our two partners, Kourtney O'Dwyer and John Ewart, have been nominated for Peterborough This Week Readers' Choice Awards! If you have a moment, we'd love for you to please vote for them in the following categories:

Family Law Lawyer (Kourtney O'Dwyer) -https://www.mykawartha.com/readerschoice-peterborough/categories/people-professionals/subcategories/family-law-lawyer

Lawyer (Kourtney O'Dwyer and John Ewart) - https://www.mykawartha.com/readerschoice-peterborough/categories/people-professionals/subcategories/lawyer

We are humbled by these nominations. What a great way to start 2020!

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08/02/2018

Excited to work with the Peterborough Examiner to discuss changes to the Divorce Act!

At the end of May, the federal government announced its intentions to overhaul the country's federal divorce laws in an effort to increase the well-being of Canadian children and address family...

03/13/2018

Many people ask about how to deal with pets following separation. This article, while not in Ontario, looks at how a Court reviewed the issue.

https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8325029-who-gets-the-dog-former-couple-s-custody-battle-divides-n-l-s-top-court/

01/11/2018

With more people discussing grandparent rights in Family Court, this article raises an interesting issue:

A North Bay couple will be in court Friday arguing why they shouldn't pay child support for their granddaughter. It's a case that could set a precedent at a time when grandparents have more rights in custody disputes.

01/11/2018

The mild weather has us thinking about spring and the March Break! Now is a good time to sort out an access schedule with your kids so you can make plans. If you need help, we would be happy to assist!

05/18/2017

Summer Holidays are almost here! Do you need assistance negotiating a parenting schedule? Mediation may be a great way to come up with a schedule that fits your family! Give us a call!

05/03/2017

Brad Pitt shares his thoughts on his divorce and court:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/brad-pitt-gq-1.4097016

Brad Pitt opened up about splitting from Angelina Jolie, his family situation and moving forward by quitting drinking and starting therapy in a lengthy feature interview with GQ Style.

05/01/2017

There are a number of books that address parenting after separation, what is one you would recommend?

03/10/2017

There has been a lot of discussion about shared parenting plans, what works, what does not. What do you think? Do you have any examples of a plan that worked well?

We would love to hear your thoughts!

10/31/2016

Happy Halloween Everyone! Is it just us or are the treats getting smaller each year? I really doubt we are getting bigger.........at least we hope not! Trick or Treat!

07/14/2015

Hi folks! A quick reminder that the Peterborough Examiner Readers' Choice Awards close tomorrow (July 15) at 10 am. Our firm would humbly appreciate your help to recognize our awesome staff. If you have a moment, please visit the link below and vote for as many (or as few) businesses as you'd like: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PeterboroughExaminerPeoplesChoice-15

The Peterborough Examiner is proud to announce the return of the Reader’s Choice Awards. This survey allows you the opportunity to tell us who's the best in four major categories.