When your spouse tells you it’s over, it’s natural to experience a wide range of emotions that includes shock, grief and anger. You might be tempted to lash out, and that’s natural too—but it’s not usually a good idea, especially when you consider the possible ramifications. Your Barrie divorce lawyer will probably recommend that you …
Read MoreEvery divorce case is different, and most people have their own personal reasons for ending a marriage. If you find yourself in a Mississauga divorce lawyer’s office, you might be wondering how common your reasons are; chances are, you’re not alone. Your Mississauga divorce lawyer can probably tell you that many divorce cases share similar …
Read MoreDuring your divorce, you’re probably pressed for time. You have meetings with your Mississauga divorce lawyer, kids to shuttle back and forth to school and regular, everyday activities to keep up with. You might start feeling run-down (who wouldn’t?) and exhausted, even if you think you’re getting enough rest—so what gives? Research suggests that making …
Read MoreWhen you don’t spend as much time with your kids as you’d like, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of what some experts call Disney parenting. Your North York divorce lawyer has likely seen several cases in which the non-custodial parent tries to make each visit top the last. While it’s okay to …
Read MoreKids usually have a lot of questions about divorce. They often wonder where they’ll live, when they’ll see the non-custodial parent and how their lives will change. Giving them thorough, age-appropriate answers can help allay their fears and reassure them that they’ll be fine—but that’s often easier said than done. Before you break the news …
Read MoreBetween meetings with your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer, work and everyday activities, you might find it difficult to carve out time for you or your kids to socialize. Researchers suggest that socializing is good for people, though, and it might be in your best interest to schedule a play date sooner than later. While your …
Read MoreNow that you’re officially single and your Mississauga divorce lawyer has made it clear that it’s okay to start dating again, you might be getting butterflies. If you’re like most newly single people, you’re getting those butterflies as soon as you start thinking about putting yourself back on the market. There’s no rush, but if …
Read MoreYour Mississauga divorce lawyer might recommend that you see a financial planner or credit counselor before working on distribution of property. Most property and debts incurred during a marriage belong to both parties, and your lawyer will need a clear picture of your financial standing in order to help you draft a fair agreement. Only …
Read MoreDuring your divorce, your Barrie divorce lawyer will walk you through several important decisions, including whether or not you should keep your marital home. Deciding whether to keep or sell your house, or whether you should let your ex have it when you divide your marital property, requires you to take an honest look at …
Read MoreLots of parents struggle with kids’ questions about divorce. In many cases, as soon as kids find out a parent has talked to a Toronto divorce lawyer they start asking for answers. How truthful do divorcing parents need to be? Can you leave out the sordid details, or should you divulge them? Unfortunately, there’s no “right” …
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