Common Law Relationships – The Basics According to the latest census, the number of common law relationships in Canada continues to surge. As this trend shows little sign of slowing down, it is important for common law couples to understand their rights, especially if the relationship should end, and seek the advice of a Toronto …
Read MoreCommon Law Relationships – The Details According to the latest census, the number of common law relationships in Canada continues to surge. As this trend shows little sign of slowing down, it is important for common law couples to understand their rights, especially if the relationship should end, and seek the advice of a Toronto …
Read MoreMany married couples maintain joint bank accounts to simplify the process of paying bills, grocery shopping and handling kids’ expenses. However, things can get complicated pretty quickly when those couples decide to go their separate ways. If you are contemplating divorce, or if you have already started the process, you’ll need to start establishing your …
Read MoreAdult kids can feel the impact of parents’ divorces just as acutely as younger children do—and they may have a lot of questions about your split. While it’s tough, remember that just because they’re grown doesn’t make the pain of shifting family dynamics any less real. Talking to Adult Children About Divorce Psychologists often suggest …
Read MoreHalloween is right around the corner. Since many parents divide up the holidays as part of their child custody agreements, this might be your first holiday as a single parent. While it can be stressful, you’re in a great position to start new traditions—and that might be just what the doctor ordered for you and your …
Read MoreWhether you’re still in the process of looking for a Toronto divorce lawyer or you’re getting ready to pack up your belongings and move out, you need to be prepared to establish your own household. While things like towels, dishes and bedding are probably the last thing on your mind while you’re going through a …
Read MoreWhen it’s just a matter of time before you end up in a Richmond Hill divorce lawyer’s office, you probably have a lot on your mind. You might be considering waiting until after the holidays to get a divorce; you might want to hold off until you are sure the moment is right. But be …
Read MoreWhen you’re a divorced parent, missing your kids is just par for the course. Naturally, knowing that doesn’t make you feel any less lonely when they’re not with you—but it can help you keep things in perspective until you see them again. You may feel like there’s a part of you missing when your children …
Read MoreWhen you’re lonely, it can be tempting to turn to someone you’ve known for ages for comfort. That’s normal—and as long as that person isn’t your ex, it’s okay. However, seeking comfort from your ex is almost always a bad idea; it can lead to poor decisions and even more emotional turmoil. Worse, it could …
Read MoreWhen your kids are involved in school sports and your child custody agreement splits up practice days between you and your ex, who’s supposed to be sitting in the bleachers? Should you lay low on your ex’s days and expect him or her to do the same, or is it okay for both of you …
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