In order to change your child’s last name, you will have to be the child’s parent with legal custody or be the legal guardian of the child. In order to change the child’s last name, you will have to provide notice to anyone who has legal access to the child and that my include your …
Read MoreCanadian Family Court for the Public In Canada, we have an open court system. That is probably obvious from the daily bombardment of information coming out of two sensational Ontario court cases presently under way: the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial and the trial of Tim Bosma’s alleged killers. People might know that criminal proceedings …
Read MoreIt isn’t always easy to deal with an ex, and it’s made that much worse when your ex is a narcissist. You probably didn’t realize that your ex was a narcissist when you first met him. He probably seemed perfectly nice and even charming. Slowly, though, that façade melted away to reveal a person who …
Read MoreHolidays can be difficult when you’re single, and Valentine’s Day may be one of the worst ones. Your coworkers are receiving flowers, your friends are making couples-only plans, and the stores are filled with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. While you might be completely fine with flying solo most of the year, it can suddenly become …
Read MoreA Funny take on Divorce Amy Poehler has written a book called “YES PLEASE”. It is a hilarious, and often wise, account of life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Last night, I read her chapter entitled “My Books on Divorce”. I laughed out loud. As a divorced woman, I could relate to a number …
Read MoreIn Ontario, common law couples do not automatically have property rights in the way that married couples do. Rather, when you are common law, ownership is strictly by title. In simplest terms, this means that each party leaves the relationship with whatever is in his or her name, and assets are not subject to division …
Read More“The only constant in life is change“. And there is no question that the end of a relationship is a huge change. But what if instead of fearing all the change in your post-relationship life, you embrace the opportunities?! What if you shift your perspective…? Permission To Focus on You Most of us are so …
Read MoreIt’s no secret that autism has become a more prevalent topic in recent years. A surprising 1 in 68 children are affected by autism spectrum disorder, and there is no known cure. There are several organizations, including Autism Speaks Canada, that strive to increase awareness and raise much needed funds for research, but there are …
Read MoreHaving a good attitude during a separation Following separation, you have a choice. You can choose the bitter path, criticizing and devaluing your ex. You can attack your former spouse in public and private. With words and actions, you can blame and punish. Many do. Or, as Ron Burgundy says, you can “stay classy, San …
Read MoreAddiction can alter or even destroy relationships, so it’s no surprise that it can sometimes be a factor in a couples’ divorce as well. It can cause trust issues, financial problems, and concerns about raising children. Dependency can take the person with whom you fell in love and completely transform them into your worst nightmare. …
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