It’s one of the most unfair scenarios in divorce: your spouse gives you conflicting information and exhibits mixed behaviour that leaves you drowning in confusion. Your spouse might say, “I still love you, but I want a divorce.” You might still be intimate with each other, but your spouse isn’t interested in the other aspects …
Read MoreWell-meaning friends and family often don’t know what to say when someone they care about is going through a divorce. That’s how you end up hearing, “Well, it’s for the best,” “You’re better off without him (or her),” or “I know how you feel,” so many times during the course of your split-up. No matter …
Read MoreWhen you blame yourself for your divorce, you’re subjecting yourself to a lot of mental anguish—and while you may think you deserve it, it’s not very healthy to shoulder all of that guilt. Even if your divorce is largely your own doing, forgiving yourself is the first step toward leading a happier, mentally healthier life. …
Read MoreWhen your ex finds someone new, particularly if you are still married, it’s hard to deal with the flood of emotions. Even if your marriage was emotionally exhausting and you were glad it was over, it can still be tough to see your ex moving on. It’s not only difficult for you, though; your children …
Read MoreYou and your ex might not be on the best terms. Because divorce involves such intense emotions, it’s fairly common for people to behave in ways they wouldn’t under normal circumstances. In some cases, one party seems to fixate on hurting the other—and generally, that’s bad news all around. When your ex just seems to …
Read MoreDivorce, and divorce related proceedings are emotionally draining. Not only are you and your former spouse dealing with the logistics of separating your finances and property, and figuring out an arrangement for your children, but you are also experiencing extreme emotions. (For an in depth discussion about the emotional aspects of divorce, see this article …
Read MoreThe Divorce Act provides four situations in which someone seeking a divorce will be prohibited from doing so. Those four circumstances exist where there is collusion, connivance, condonation, or where there is an absence of reasonable arrangements for child support… [Read More]
Read MoreDivorce has an impact on almost every aspect of your life; it affects you financially, it affects your children, it affects your relationship with your family and friends, it can even take a toll on your reputation at work or in the community. Often people get wrapped up in the logistics, such as the legal …
Read MoreEvery divorce is different and has its own unique set of circumstances. Sometimes parties to a divorce simply realize they have grown apart and amicably decide to go their separate ways. Other situations are more contentious. While it is preferable for parties to be able to work out family law issues by reaching amicable agreements …
Read More“Best Interests of the Child”: What does this really mean? In making a custody determination, the polar star that guides the court’s decision is the best interests of the child. This concept of the best interests of the child is a legal standard, and in order to apply it to your custody proceedings, a judge …
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