Real estate, at least the buying and selling of it, is an emotional subject at the best of times. In my twenty-one years as a licensed Realtor® I’ve noticed that even those that don’t own (or have never owned) a piece of real estate, have strong opinions. Throw in a marriage or domestic partnership break …
Read MoreWhen people hear the word “divorce”, they often only think of the emotional impact that they will be experiencing, and forget about the financial implications of starting over. It is still common in many relationships, where only one spouse is in charge of money matters while the other spouse has minimal participation. Either way, a …
Read MoreToday it is becoming more popular for families to choose arbitration as a viable alternative to contested litigation when resolving spousal disputes. This trend is due in part to the fact that many Canadian lawyers are choosing to include arbitration clauses in separation agreements. You may be wondering if this is something you should consider? …
Read MoreWhat Is Shared Parenting Time? Under the Divorce Act, shared parenting time is an arrangement where a child would spend at least 40 percent of their time with each parent. This was formerly referred to as a shared custody arrangement or a shared custody situation. Shared parenting time is different from decision-making responsibility. A custodial …
Read MoreWhat the courts are doing with parental alienation cases A LSUC Paper Parental alienation cases are not going away. Having reared its ugly head for the first time in or around 1985 when the term parental alienation syndrome was coined by Dr. Richard Gardiner, sadly, this pathology is here to stay. That being the case, …
Read MoreGenerally, settlement is the best the way to address problems associated with the breakdown of a marriage. When parties can agree on the terms of their separation through mediation or other means, the result is that they avoid having to go to court. Parties who successfully negotiate a fair settlement enjoy the resulting workable agreement …
Read MoreAfter years of marriage, it’s easy to lose sight of who you were when you were on your own. Because you are so used to being half of a couple, it’s perfectly normal to feel incomplete during divorce. You will start to feel “normal” again, but it will be a new normal – and it …
Read MoreWe all have times we feel less capable than we really are, especially during divorce. It’s easy to beat yourself up and feel like you’re unable to deal with the curve balls life is throwing at you. But why are some times easier than others? Is there a way to head off your emotional low …
Read MoreAfter spending years, or even decades, with your spouse, it’s hard to stop caring – even if you’re going through a divorce. No matter how angry you get, how hurt you are or how eager you are to split up, you may still miss your ex for quite some time. The good news? You don’t …
Read MoreIn Canada, The Civil Marriages Act was enacted in 2005 to extend to same-sex couples the legal capacity to marry for civil purposes. This was the last step in the long process to enable same-sex couples to marry in Canada… [Read More]
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