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Understanding Changes to the Divorce Act
Family law touches the lives of more Canadians than any other areas of law. Despite this fact, the […]
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Why Life Insurance is important… in marriage and divorce.
Marriage is the perfect time to start shopping for life insurance. Why? Because it’s when you start sharing […]
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Design your Life: Divorce does not Define You.
Divorce does not define you. I was divorced in my late twenties, with two kids and a job. […]
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Recently Separated and Valentine’s Day is coming ..my anxiety is off the charts!
My husband and I decided to Separate last month. Covid has not been kind to us. Our marriage […]
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Your Divorce Questions Answered by Lorne Fine & Assoicates
Family Law Firm, Lorne Fine and Associates, recently hosted a Facebook Live answering all your Divorce Questions. If […]
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Divorce is never easy …whatever your reason is!
Over the years, many of you have reached out on the Divorce Angels site and discussed the reasons […]
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Helping my girl’s transition from my house to my ex’s
One of the hardest things I experienced in my divorce was dealing with my daughters and my emotions, […]
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5 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Many spouses, when getting divorced, wonder: Do I need an attorney? After all, many people get divorced without […]
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A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Divorce
No one gets married planning on an unhappy ending, yet the reality is that approximately 40 percent of […]
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Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Position on Retroactive Child Support
The Supreme Court of Canada in Michel v. Graydon, 2020 SCC 24 recently released a decision clarifying its position on awarding […]
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Divorce Day… Is this really a day?
You may not know this but the first Monday after New Years is dubbed Divorce Day. On Divorce […]
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The Hardest Thing About Getting Divorced after 50
My husband and I were together for 30 years. We met in college and married soon after graduation. […]
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THE DIVORCE ANGELS CHAT
I have recently separated from my husband, after learning of his affair. Processing the betrayal and the emotional trauma […]
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Don’t waste your opportunity at a Settlement Conference!
Clients often ask us to explain the purpose of a Settlement Conference, which is to have meaningful settlement […]
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Thanksgiving, Covid19 and a Recent Separation – what a year its been.
My husband and I separated in August. We were one of those couples that you have been hearing […]
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Do I need to be separated for a certain amount of time before I can get divorced?
In most cases, in order for a divorce to be granted, you must have lived separate and apart […]
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I need money but I am separated and all our funds are tied up in our matrimonial home. What can I do?
When it comes to divorce, nothing seems to come easy. One of the most difficult aspects is splitting […]
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Common Misconceptions: What are the differences between Common Law Relationships and Marriage?
Married spouses and common law spouses have different rights in family law. In a common law relationship, one […]
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How can I be Empowered Before, During, and After My Divorce? Watch a panel discussion.
It’s never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split – and […]
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What are the steps my lawyer will take once I have hired him/ her?
#1 – Contacting your spouse or his/her lawyer The first step your family law lawyer will be taking in […]
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Who Gets “Legal Custody” of the Family Pet After a Divorce?
Amidst the decisions that need to be made before and during a divorce, one potentially perplexing question is […]
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What happens when both parties want to stay in the family home?
Q. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We have two children in high school […]
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Is there any Advantage to Filing for Divorce First?
In many divorce cases, it is clear to both parties what is coming. Sometimes, however, it blindsides a […]
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How are child support payments decided during an Ontario Divorce?
Parents of a child in Ontario must provide financial support, regardless of whether or not they were married. […]
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Cross-Canada Checkup: Property Rights on Marriage Breakdown and Death
Canadians are increasingly mobile within Canada. Former spouses relocate to a new province after a marriage breakdown to […]
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Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation
Litigation Mediation Costs The costs of litigating a divorce case vary widely, but are enormously more expensive than […]
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What is Arbitration?
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process, where an individual or tribunal acts in a judicial capacity, by […]
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What is involved in a Common Law/Cohabitation Separation in Canada?
There is a common misconception that the only difference between common law and married spouses is a “legal […]
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What Happens in Divorce Mediation?
Instead of litigating the issues arising from separation, separating spouses can choose to agree to mediation. Mediation is […]
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Could a judge ever refuse my divorce?
There are only three reasons why a judge cannot grant a divorce alone (leaving support, property and other […]
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Making A Wikipedia Page A Good Idea?
<p class=”MsoNormal”>One of the keys to making sure your brand is visible in the online world […]
Where to start?
<p style=”text-align: center;”>My husband and I finally decided to call it quits last week. I don’t […]
I got dumped after 33 years!
My husband of 33 years dumped me for someone else. I am devistated. As I was […]
