When your soon-to-be ex thrives on drama, every day can seem like an endless stream of torment. Whether you’re getting angry phone calls, harassing text messages or personal messages from your ex through your children, it’s never easy to deal with someone who specializes in creating drama everywhere he or she goes. Dramatic people often …
Read MoreWhen your spouse is your best friend and he or she wants a divorce, you’re hit with an incredible amount of stress. You may be struggling to cope with feelings of betrayal, mourning the loss of your relationship and wondering where to turn. While your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer can help you with the legal …
Read MoreAs the best interests of the child is a fluid concept and constantly changing, it is not surprising that custody orders occasionally need to be modified to address these changes. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the fact that a child is growing and maturing does not on its face constitute a …
Read MoreAll marriages have rough patches, and many people question whether they should “stick it out” or head their separate ways. If you’ve chosen to work through difficult times together, it’s natural to assume that you and your spouse have the same goal in mind—but what if you feel as if your other half is just …
Read MoreIt’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 …
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