Most people find negotiating a fair settlement tough during divorce. Anger, hurt and resentment often cloud the real issues, like who’s responsible for which debts, who gets the house and other assets, and even who gets to pick up the kids from school on holiday weekends. While this is normal, these issues don’t have to …
Read MoreKids are like little sponges. They absorb everything you say and do, and often, they try to emulate your behaviours. Even when they don’t copy your actions, they’re learning about social interactions by the way you conduct yours. During a divorce, it’s often tempting to give in to your emotions and act out of anger, …
Read MoreWhether your marriage has lost its spark, you’re ready to head in a different direction or you have one of a million other reasons, the time may come that you need to tell your spouse it’s over. That’s much easier said than done. In fact, psychologists suggest that breaking the news of a split to …
Read MoreDuring divorce, everything is in a state of upheaval. You’re hammering out custody arrangements with your ex, meeting with your Barrie divorce lawyer and dealing with the emotions that inevitably arise when you leave a relationship—and on top of it all, you still have to work, keep your house in order and take care of …
Read MoreWhen you get married, you’re making a commitment to stay faithful, both emotionally and physically, to one person. While many people have long, successful marriages, some have to deal with infidelity. In those cases, physical and emotional infidelity may drive the slighted spouse to a Richmond Hill divorce lawyer’s office. A cheater may become unfaithful …
Read MoreDivorce is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. The roller coaster of emotions you experience, in conjunction with your ever-growing “To Do” list, can get overwhelming. That said, it’s no wonder that many people who go through divorce experience anxiety and depression. Although these tough-to-handle problems are normal (and very common), …
Read MoreThousands of people are victims of family violence each year in Canada. The highest-risk group comprises people aged 25 to 34. Spousal violence is more likely to occur between ex-spouses and partners than it is with current partners; in fact, nearly one in five Canadians is the victim of abuse at the hands of an …
Read MoreIt’s fun to add pictures and status updates to social media sites, and everyone’s doing it. From Facebook to Google+, it’s hard to find someone without a social networking account. Before you start posting about your divorce, though, think twice: social media sites can really throw a wrench into the inner workings of your case. …
Read MoreImportance of Domestic Contracts Carrigan v Carrigan Estate is a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case grabbing headlines. For family lawyers, the case underscores the importance of the domestic contracts, particularly the Separation Agreements, over whose drafting we toil. For the general public, the Courts’ recognition that a person could, in certain circumstances, have more …
Read MoreWhen people separate, it’s very common for second thoughts to flood in. “Did I try hard enough?” “I’m not sure I can make it on my own; should I go back?” “I’m very lonely, and I think I still love her—maybe I did the wrong thing by leaving.” These types of thoughts are completely normal …
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