Once you’ve talked to a Toronto divorce lawyer and started the process of ending your marriage, things can get a bit awkward between you and your soon-to-be ex—particularly when you share children and are both expected to attend their events. Whether your daughter has a part in the school play, your son is showing his …
Read MoreDuring divorce, it’s common to feel a wide range of emotions that span from sadness to righteous anger. While you might relish the thought of stuffing your ex’s clothes into trash bags, tossing a few of his or her prized possessions out of a second-storey window, or shoving the couch you’ve always hated out the …
Read MoreIf you have children and you feel like you’re trapped in an unhappy marriage, you might find yourself facing some big questions. Is it better to stay married and deal with fighting, discomfort and other issues, or will you and your children be better off if you head to a Richmond Hill divorce lawyer’s office …
Read MoreDuring your divorce, your North York divorce lawyer might advise you to keep a journal, hold on to receipts or file away bills, statements and other financial information. That’s because a paper trail—evidence of what has happened and when—can be an invaluable asset in putting together your case. Having an accurate picture of your everyday …
Read MoreTiming is everything with family law custody Perron v Perron is a family law custody case decided by the Ontario Court of Appeal where the issue of language education featured prominently. It contains interesting commentary not only on the status of French in Canada and education as an aspect of family law custody, but also …
Read MoreThe worst kept legal secret of the decade is family law in Ontario needs to change Restructuring is what family law needs, says the as-of-yet unreleased report from the Cromwell committee to Chief Justice McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada. No kidding. Haven’t family lawyers and parties been saying exactly that forever? I know …
Read MoreFunerals are stressful enough without having to see your ex-spouse, but unfortunately, sometimes that’s inevitable. If a family member or close friend has passed, you and your spouse may both want to pay your respects. Whether you’ve been divorced for ages or you’re still working with a North York divorce lawyer, you might have a …
Read MoreWhen you married your spouse, you knew it would last forever… or did you? Sometimes people choose to get married despite having doubts about whether they’re doing the right thing or knowing it’s not likely to last forever. It actually happens more than you might think—and your Mississauga divorce lawyer has probably worked with several …
Read MoreDuring and after your divorce, you might struggle with trusting others. That’s perfectly normal, especially if you’ve been let down time and again by your ex. It’s a built-in self-defense mechanism that helps protect you from being hurt again. However, difficulty trusting people can become a crippling issue that affects your everyday life. If it …
Read MoreDivorce is one of the most life-changing events you’ll ever face. That said, experiencing panic and anxiety are completely normal human reactions; in fact, they may help you emerge from your divorce stronger, more mentally healthy and more resilient than you ever were before. However, if you’re experiencing extreme anxiety or panic attacks, consider asking …
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