In some marriages, only one party wants a divorce. If it’s not you, the news can be earth-shattering. When your spouse says he or she wants a divorce, it might come as a total shock. Is there anything you can do about it? Should you call a Barrie divorce lawyer? What will you do next? …
Read MoreDivorce is a monumental life change; some people consider it a complete switch in direction. While it’s normal to grieve the loss of your marriage, even before you talk to a Barrie divorce lawyer, it’s also normal to see it as a springboard for self-transformation. Rather than focusing on the end of your marriage, you …
Read MoreAfter your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer has helped you to obtain a divorce order and you’ve moved on with your life, you may end up in a relationship with someone who has kids. You might also go on to have more children with a new partner. In both cases, many parents find it difficult to …
Read MoreThere can be a fine line between enriching and over-scheduling your kids, and it’s tough to distinguish. As a parent, whether you’re married, working with a Richmond Hill divorce lawyer or single, it’s tempting to keep your kids busy and moving forward all the time. Whether parents want their children to experience all the things …
Read MoreBy the time your Mississauga divorce lawyer has helped you to obtain a divorce order, it’s not unrealistic to expect that you’ve moved on and started a relationship with someone new. It’s also not uncommon for your ex to be jealous or resentful of your new flame, and that friction can cause you a pretty …
Read MoreAdult children of divorced parents often wonder how their marriages will hold up; after all, they may have gone without an example of an intact, mature marriage. Statistically, you are a bit more likely to end up in a Mississauga divorce lawyer’s office than others—but that doesn’t mean your marriage is doomed. Unfortunately, many children …
Read MoreMany parents have a hard time explaining divorce to teenagers. Once you’ve overcome the first hurdle—telling them that you and your spouse are divorcing—you’ll need to explain the situation effectively. Psychologists recommend giving adolescents only the information they need while reassuring them that both parent-child relationships will remain intact. How Your Toronto Divorce Lawyer Can …
Read MoreDuring your divorce, you might realize that you value your nanny more than ever. However, couples who employ a nanny have a unique set of considerations—including who gets “custody” of the nanny and how your children will adjust with the nanny’s help. Your North York divorce lawyer can help you come up with a child …
Read MoreDivorce leaves many people wondering if they should’ve seen it coming. Often, divorce comes as a surprise—even to people who know their marriages aren’t happy. Once your spouse has broken the news and you’ve found a Toronto divorce lawyer, you’ll have time to reflect: could you have seen the signs, and if you had, could …
Read MoreRuling gives same sex right to marry overseas and beyond: In January 2013, an experienced Ontario family court judge, the Honourable Madam Justice Mesbur, ruled that a British civil union between a same sex couple would be recognized as a marriage in Ontario for the purposes of property division, support and, ultimately, divorce. A conservative …
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