Relationships can be tough. Unfortunately, many times people expect them to be smooth and perfect all the time, but it’s unrealistic to think that you and your partner will never go through a rough patch. Sometimes we may be having such a tough time that we think about turning to someone else. But there are …
Read MoreWhen you’re in the middle of a divorce proceeding, it can be difficult to know what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong. You may feel that you’ve already made the mistake of marrying the wrong person, which can cause a lot of insecurity to arise when it comes to making decisions about your …
Read MoreWhen you’re used to splitting the cost of living with a partner, it can be difficult to suddenly find yourself single again and struggling to pay your bills. Single people often find that the ratio of their income to their expenses is much different than it is when married or living with someone. Fortunately, there …
Read MoreIf you have gone through a divorce or are in the midst of one, you have probably spent some time getting rid of mementos from your previous marriage. You’re ready to move on, and you don’t have the mental and emotional room to keep dredging up the past. It’s easy to get rid of the …
Read MoreA wedding ring, when it is first purchased, is a symbol of love and passion. But what happens when the symbolism behind it is no longer meaningful? Going through a divorce often means getting rid of some of your possessions, but what should you do with your wedding ring? The fact that it is an …
Read MoreIf you’re on the emotional rollercoaster that is divorce, you may feel too distracted to worry about your future financial situation or to prepare for meeting with a lawyer. There are some things, though, that you really shouldn’t leave for the last minute. Understanding your income and debts now puts you in an advantageous position, …
Read MoreFor some people, deciding who gets the pets after a divorce can be just as difficult and heartbreaking as determining custody of the children. Pets often become part of the family, but the law in Ontario considers them personal property to be divided at the end of a marriage. This means that no matter how …
Read MoreIt’s lonely to go through the divorce process, and sometimes people find themselves eager to start dating before everything is final. After all, a divorce can do some serious damage to your self-esteem, and it may sound like a good idea to find someone else to reaffirm your self-worth. However, if you think about the …
Read MoreWhen you think about divorce, you probably think about all the normal things that you and your soon-to-be-former spouse must split up: time with the kids, money, the house, and the bills. But you also have to decide how to divide your personal property. Whether it’s something as big as an expensive television or as …
Read MoreLegal professionals, judges and therapists have all contemplated on how to ascertain the views and preferences of children in custody and access disputes. There are several ways that children’s views and preferences are engaged in the family law process. Children have testified in family court during a trial, have been interviewed by judges, have been …
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