If 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 MoreSibling rivalry is a pretty common phenomenon in most households, but kids of divorce have more to compete for: their parents’ attention on borrowed time. Since custody agreements divide the amount of time each parent gets to spend with children, kids often battle over who gets the most attention in each home—and this can be …
Read MoreThanksgiving is about a month away, and many people are already making big plans. Your child custody agreement might leave you alone on October 14 this year, and you might not be feeling particularly thankful. When you’re not planning to spend time with friends or other family, loneliness can take over. The good news? Even …
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 MoreWhether you and your spouse made a mutual decision to go your separate ways or one of you was a bit resistant, being nice to each other can go a long way in terms of getting what you want out of child custody, the division of property and more. Your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer has …
Read MoreSoccer and divorce? While there are more than 17 rules in divorce (there’s a Divorce Act in Ontario that your Mississauga divorce lawyer can fill you in on, if you’d like), there are a few parallels we can pull from the sport that might help you navigate the process more easily. Pay Attention to the …
Read MoreYou’ve heard it before: addiction is a disease. But its effects are far-reaching—perhaps more far-reaching than any other disease. Once-happy families can erode over time, even after therapy, treatment and repeated attempts to make things work. Eventually, many people with an addicted spouse end up in a Barrie divorce lawyer’s office… but is divorce really …
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 MoreEvery couple fights. Differences of opinion are healthy, and they can lead to productive changes that make both parties happier in the end. That’s pretty standard for marriages everywhere—but psychologists suggest that it’s how you fight that determines whether you grow old together or end up in front of a Barrie divorce lawyer. You Say …
Read MoreWhether you’re a parent who’s just thinking about divorce or you’re already working with a Mississauga divorce lawyer, you’re likely wondering, “How much is child support going to be?” Ontario courts use specific formulas to determine child support, and the total amount that changes hands is dependent on the number of kids you have, your …
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