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Mediation: Conflict Resolution Depends on the Approach

Some disputes are best not litigated. High costs, delays and intrusiveness—inherent in our traditional litigation process—make alternative means of resolving disputes a preferred choice.

Alternative dispute resolution techniques like mediation save time and money. Importantly, they also help preserve relationships, maintain confidentiality, and uphold integrity.

Bales Beall has over 30 years experience using mediation to resolve disputes.

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Articling Applications now being accepted!

Students articling at Bales Beall LLP will have the chance to experience working in all of the firm’s practice areas, with an emphasis on family litigation. The articling student will assist the firm’s lawyers and will have the opportunity to participate in various aspects of the practice including legal research and writing, drafting documents for court, interviewing and advising clients, and file management.

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Serving Individuals and their Families

Bales Beall LLP is uniquely positioned to serve individuals and their families. We offer a breadth and depth of experience in family law, wills and estates, and civil litigation. Clients rely on us to help them:

  • Preserve their relationships
  • Build and retain their assets
  • Maintain family harmony
  • Sustain a sensible environment in their lives and in their business.
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Hear what our clients had to say…

“I would not be comfortable with any other firm.”

“Divorce is an extremely emotional process… you managed to understand, and that is the mark of an excellent lawyer.”

“…her professionalism is surpassed only by her empathetic and understanding qualities.”

“A formidable team! I was honoured to have you represent me.”

“I could not have asked for a better lawyer.”

Changes that may affect you:

The Federal Child Support Guideline tables are being amended as of January 1, 2012.

Under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the basic amount of child support is determined by considering:

  • the number of children;
  • the province or territory where the paying parent lives; and
  • the paying parent’s gross annual income.

You can access the updated online calculator using the Justice Canada Child Support Online Lookup.

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our services

  • estates

    Whether you're planning for the future or trying to assess your entitlement as a beneficiary, or are involved in litigation, we are pleased to help you. We do wills, comprehensive estate planning, and estate litigation.

  • family law

    We understand how difficult it can be to deal with sensitive family matters. That's why we're here to help you every step of the way. Our services range from marriage contracts to parenting plans, and so much more.

  • employment law

    If you think you've been treated unfairly or your employment rights have been violated, we can help. We also deal with business to business issues and claims.

  • civil litigation

    The court system can be confusing and you may not understand your rights. If you have a civil matter that needs resolving, we would like to help you.

  • charity law

    Our charity law practice can help you start a charity, provide advice for your charity, or work for a charity that needs assistance in litigation.

the partners

Karon BalesKaron C. Bales is a founding partner of Bales Beall LLP. Her practice is centred on family law, and estate planning plus their interrelated litigation.
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Charles BeallA founding partner of Bales Beall LLP, Charles Beall’s practice focuses on resolving estate, family wealth and family-owned business related disputes.
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recent articles

Enlightened Parents Choose Collaborative Family Law

Posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Research has shown that children of high-level conflict families carry the marks and scars of the conflict.  It is not the separation of the parents, but rather the way the parents interact that creates these problems.

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The Henson Trust: Estate Planning for Dependant Adult Children

Posted on Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Across Ontario, numerous families provide support to adult children who are unable achieve financial independence due to a disability, mental health or other issues. There are estate planning tools that address the concern of providing on-going support for dependant adult children after the death of the supporting parent. Read more →

Case Commment: Re Schaefers

Posted on Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Originally appeared in Deadbeat, Vol. 27 No. 4 May 2009, published by the Ontario Bar Association
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Removing an attorney for property is notoriously difficult. Great deference is afforded to the incapable person’s choice for attorney provided in a valid power of attorney (POA). On September 12, 2008, Justice Fragomeni issued a landmark decision in Re Schaefers Estate (1) wherein the attorney for property of an incapable person was removed. While “strong and compelling evidence of misconduct or neglect” must be established, this case illustrates that the threshold for removal is lower than Ontario counsel may have previously believed. Read more →