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Preventing Financial Infidelity During a Divorce
Unfortunately if you are in the midst of a divorce you quickly realize that your financial situation is […]
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Why I Believe In Waiting Before Dating After Divorce
We’re all familiar with the term “honeymoon phase”. It seems perhaps, like an odd thing to write about […]
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A Relationship With Your Step-kids Can Be Fun
I often hear about the trials and tribulations of step-parenthood which I understand as there is not a […]
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How do I know my marriage is over?
My husband and I have been together for more than half of my life – we started dating […]
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Divorce means one of us is moving out: Five ways to help your children with this critical transition.
You’ve finally worked out all of the details of your separation. The agreement is being finalized and now […]
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I will be connected to their Dad forever….
Yesterday was Father’s Day. It was a hard day for me. It was my “first” father’s day since […]
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Changes to the Ontario Family Court System: Is Specialized Licences for Paralegals a good thing?
The Ontario family court system faces the possibility of a profound change after former Ontario Court Chief Justice […]
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Do I regret having an affair? Not really.
I had an affair. I was deceitful, I was awful and I am not proud of my behaviour. […]
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Why You Should Work with a Family Law Lawyer During Separation
When you are going through a separation from your spouse, it is inevitably an emotional journey. Whether the […]
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Don’t stay stuck in your story!
We met in university and were the first of our friends to get married. We had our kids […]
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An extra set of hands goes a long way….
When people are going through a tragedy, they not only need a lending ear and a lot of […]
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Short Term Rentals can help during the Divorce Process
Fully furnished rentals are an excellent resource to use during the divorce process. Easily arranged and flexible lease […]
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What can I do if my ex stops paying for child support?
Regular child support payments are an important part of ensuring the well-being of a child or children following […]
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Don’t give up the fight…
My wife and I were married for 18 years. She owned her own business when we got married […]
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8 Tips to Stop the Anger and Move On After a Divorce
Hating your ex is normal more so during the immediate post-divorce period. However, you have to realize that […]
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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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What’s the difference between a Legal Separation and Divorce?
What’s the Difference Between a Legal Separation and Divorce? While many people believe that separation and divorce are […]
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What is the difference between joint divorce, uncontested divorce and contested divorce?
There are three types of Divorces in Canada: The first, and most uncommon, option is a joint divorce, […]
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alimony and emigration
Hello, I have to pay alimony forever. I have tried to change that, but my spouse […]
