When a marriage ends, the stress of communicating with each other can be overwhelming. Emotions run high during divorce, but for your own sake, it’s wise to keep the stress to a minimum… but that’s easier said than done. Relying on Your Brampton Divorce Lawyer Many people choose to leave communication to their Brampton divorce …
Read MoreYour divorce might require you or the other parent to move out of town. A long-distance move can be one of the deciding factors in the court’s custody decision if you and your ex don’t agree on who gets the kids. Your location can also have an effect on how often you can reasonably see …
Read MoreIt is often heard that ‘home is where the heart is’. As a couple, you spend your time together building a home, building a life, and making memories that you hope will last forever. Divorce presents you with life changing circumstances, however, and all of a sudden your home that you have known for so …
Read MoreDuring or after a divorce may be a difficult time in your life but keeping active or starting an exercise routine will really help relieve some of that worry and tension. Exercises such as walking, running, cycling and swimming improve the respiratory system (your heart and lungs) by increasing the amount of oxygen that is …
Read MoreI have often felt like a social guinea pig. Only with the benefit of hindsight have I been able to see a pattern (one of many) that has emerged throughout my life. I have had many experiences requiring mental toughness far beyond my years, usually before any one of my contemporaries. One such example is …
Read MoreFor some, going through a divorce is the most stressful experience of their lives. At Gelman & Associates, whether your matter is simple or complex, we treat each client as an individual and will work with you and the legal system to make sure your rights are protected and that your needs are met. Separation …
Read MoreAs one of the Toronto family lawyers, I was proud this week: This past week, Toronto was host to WorldPride for the first time, culminating a 34 year tradition of local Pride celebrations. Also this past week, my cousin and his husband became parents and welcomed a healthy and happy 9 pound 7 ounce baby …
Read MoreExercise is considered vital for maintaining mental fitness and reducing stress. Studies have consistently shown that a good workout is effective in reducing fatigue, improving alertness and overall cognitive function. All of which can be advantageous while going through a divorce. Perhaps you have heard: a healthy body, a healthy mind? Well, what happens when …
Read MoreIn years following the year of separation (i.e., where the parties live separate and apart for the entire year), the parent with whom a child lives may claim the AED. Where an AED claim is made, especially for the first time, the tax authorities may well request some documentation to show that the person claiming …
Read MoreGenerally, a person who pays child support is not allowed to claim an eligible dependant amount in respect of that child. However, in the year the parents separate, the parent who pays support has an option. He or she may claim the credit (assuming that no other person is claiming the AED for that child), …
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