Our Law Firm Brings You Justice And Fight For Your Best Interests
Need strong legal representation in a family dispute, child welfare issue, or criminal charge? Gloria E. Hammermeister, a barrister and a solicitor, has your back. With experience on both sides of the courtroom – as a prosecutor and a defense attorney – she understands the Canadian Law inside out. Family Law, Child Welfare, or Criminal Law, Gloria fights tirelessly for your rights and best interests.
Our Practice Areas
Resolving Family Matters. We Protect Your Interests And Navigate Family Transitions With Care
Resolving Family Matters. We Protect Your Interests And Navigate Family Transitions With Care
Our Testimonials
Best family lawyer in town in my opinion. Thank you, Gloria!
Joshua Taylor
She is one of the best family lawyers, and she is down to earth. I am very grateful to have had her on my side.
Linden Schneider
Gloria is the best at what she does, and just tells it like it is. She really cares about the people she represents. I would..
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Frequently Asked Questions
A divorce can take between 6-8 months if not disputed, from issuing the petition to the Decree Absolute. If the divorce or finances are disputed, then this timescale can be longer depending on when such issues are resolved.
This usually happens on a voluntary basis, but where one party will not cooperate it can be directed through the Court. Within divorce proceedings, you can make a financial application to court.
If you have agreed your divorce and financial arrangements, then you do not need to attend court. Your divorce will be processed through the court as a paperwork exercise instead. If you have not or are unable to agree your financial arrangements, you will need to attend court.
An uncontested divorce is when the parties have nothing to “fight” over or negotiate as all the corollary issues have been dealt with by the parties already. All that is desired by them is to obtain a divorce as quickly and easily as possible and the ground for divorce is usually based on one year separation.
