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What Am I Feeling Right Now?
Whether you ended the relationship, or your partner ended it against your desire or it was mutual, doesn’t […]
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Amicable divorce is possible
A sure way to make a separation painful and bitter is to have a court battle. True, there […]
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THE SECOND SUITE SOLUTION – A Savvy alternative to selling the home you love but can no longer afford!
A hot housing market adds another complication to the lives of divorcing couples and their kids. Some estranged […]
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Your Divorce Board of Directors
Lawyers are lawyers. Sounds obvious doesn’t it? However, family lawyers (and mediators) routinely deal with legal matters that […]
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This too Shall Pass….
I have never read so many quotes as when I was going through my divorce, it seemed as […]
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It’s not your time so let the other parent, well, parent.
I haven’t seen my 13-year old daughter, Rowan, for more than a week. And I won’t be seeing […]
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Is it so Bad that This Relationship is Over?
Lots of people seek out the services of a therapist/counsellor when they are at a point in their […]
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What if you could have your pie and eat it too? — The Beauty of Negotiation in your Divorce
What are your actual needs? Determining them is vital. Many spouses are made to believe that they can […]
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Just Shut the F*** Up!
After trolling in a FB group, dedicated to those getting divorced and then how to co-parent, I now […]
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3 Tips to Effective Co-Parenting
Co-parenting, whether living together or apart, loving or hating one another, is always a challenge. Different people have […]
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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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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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Online or Offline? The Return of Offline Matchmaking Services to the Dating Scene
Online dating has become the norm for dating in recent years. With a few […]
Private investigator for cheating Spouse
For 3 weeks i tried catching my cheating partner in the act but it seemed impossible. […]
Any advice how to survive this I could use
married 34 years.. My husband is offering two years of spousal maintenance at $2000 a month. […]
