Many parents have recently found themselves in disagreement over whether or not in-person learning at school is safe for their children with the rise of COVID-19 cases across much of the country. Parents may find themselves in disagreement, and naturally there is often divided opinion between parents, especially for those who are separated and divorced…
To be honest, I have been thinking about divorce for a while. My husband and I have had our marital issues in the past, but somehow, we would continuously find our way back to each other, to put a temporary band-aid on our problems. We are both very social people, on our own and as a couple. We…
The pandemic has forced couples and families into close quarters, disrupting routines and, in the case of some separated spouses, custody arrangements The COVID-19 pandemic has forced couples and families into close quarters, disrupting routines and, in the case of some separated spouses, custody arrangements. Here are some of the questions people are asking as…
Why does closure seem so important when you are ending your marriage? As we let go of our marriage we are in desperate need of the appropriate amount of closure. We seek reasons, rationale, and are in search of the perfect explanation for leaving the relationship… hoping for a clean and simple exit. But closure…
1. BE PATIENT So many clients come to me and say “How could he/she be surprised that I want a divorce? I have been telling him/her for years that I am not happy!” Remember that you may have been wanting this for a while, but this is all new to your spouse and is likely going to…
The truth is most couples don’t think about working together when it comes to their divorce. But a trend in family law is for spouses to choose a “Collaborative Process” which focuses on reaching solutions through communications to resolve all their “divorce issues”, instead of going to court and letting a judge decide. As part of the collaborative law…
When all was said and done, my divorce cost me way more than I originally thought or budgeted for. The majority of my expenses were on lawyers’ fees, I was in it to win it at all cost. A long court battle was the result. Reflecting back on the outcome, (as well as the cost), I am…
Hey readers…. If the last person you slept with was your ex you’re in a jam! You can’t get past your marriage if your only recollection of sexual experiences is still with your ex partner. Sweet sexual memories of you and your ex will only leave you heart broken this holiday… so hit the dating…
How to handle your largest asset during the painful process of separation We’ve all heard the statistics. In Canada, close to 50 per centof marriages end in divorce or separation. No one plans for this heartbreaking event when the love is new and the couples hopeful and happy. Having gone through the painful process of separation…
The Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3 (“FLA”) defines a category of property known as “excluded property” that is excluded from the equalization of a spouse’s net family property upon separation and marriage breakdown, which can also include the death of a married spouse if the surviving spouse chooses an election under the FLA. If…