Gelman & Associates is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Shuber to our firm. Jennifer is a highly-regarded family lawyer and has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law for the past two decades. Jennifer left a very successful practice to join the Gelman & Associates team and will be based in Toronto. Jennifer is …
Read MoreThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently had the opportunity to review a lawyer’s role in the collaborative process when the husband in a family law matter (Mr. Elliott) brought a motion to have the lawyer acting for his ex removed as solicitor of record. Mr. Elliott argued that the lawyer should be removed on the basis …
Read MoreSometimes divorce is inevitable, and it often happens at the most inconvenient times. One of those times is just before, or just after, the birth of a new baby. That means the responsibilities of late-night feedings, diaper-changes and other sleep-robbing parenting tasks will fall on only one of you. While you and your Toronto divorce …
Read MoreAll marriages have rough patches, and many people question whether they should “stick it out” or head their separate ways. If you’ve chosen to work through difficult times together, it’s natural to assume that you and your spouse have the same goal in mind—but what if you feel as if your other half is just …
Read MoreYou and your ex might not be on the best terms. Because divorce involves such intense emotions, it’s fairly common for people to behave in ways they wouldn’t under normal circumstances. In some cases, one party seems to fixate on hurting the other—and generally, that’s bad news all around. When your ex just seems to …
Read MoreWhether you’re still in the process of looking for a Toronto divorce lawyer or you’re getting ready to pack up your belongings and move out, you need to be prepared to establish your own household. While things like towels, dishes and bedding are probably the last thing on your mind while you’re going through a …
Read MoreIf you were surprised by the news that your spouse wanted to split up, as many people are, you might be left scratching your head and wondering, “What next?” Coping with an unexpected divorce poses special challenges, because you’re forced to run through a wide range of emotions in a relatively short period of time. …
Read MoreDuring your divorce, you’re probably pressed for time; between work, kids and meetings with your Toronto divorce lawyer, there are probably mere moments left to spare before you collapse into bed at night. That might mean it’s pretty tempting to eat fast food, order delivery or simply stop by your favourite restaurant when dinnertime hits… …
Read MoreDivorce creates a whirlwind of emotions. From anxiety and nervousness about what the future holds to regret and despair over what’s happened in the past, a divorce has a way of dredging up many negative feelings that are uncomfortable, at best. So how do you keep it all together until you’re out of the eye …
Read MoreYou don’t have to be best friends with your ex. You don’t even have to like each other. However, there’s a good chance that you’ll have to deal with—and at least tolerate—your ex during your divorce. If you have young kids, you’ll be faced with the tough chore of dealing with your ex long after …
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