Many married couples wrestle with tough decisions—including whether or not they should stay together, despite wanting to split up, for their kids’ benefit. While you’re the only one who can decide what’s right in your situation, discussing your options with a Mississauga divorce lawyer might help you gain perspective. Fighting, Separation or Divorce: What’s Best …
Read MoreMost people consider their pets a part of their family—but what happens when divorce puts pet custody on the line? Couples often plan pet custody arrangements during their divorce proceedings. Your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer will be able to help you come up with a solution that works for everyone involved: you, your ex, your …
Read MoreLots of kids balk at the idea of their parents dating. That doesn’t mean you have to live like a hermit after your Mississauga divorce lawyer helps you get your divorce. Getting back on the dating scene can be healthy for everyone in your family—but there are a few ground rules to observe and special …
Read MoreWhen your divorce is granted, what will you do? Will you join the ranks of celebrities like Jack White and Katy Perry by throwing a big bash, or will you spend your time quietly reflecting on your life? Will you send out divorce announcements or have a memorial service for your wedding ring? The end of …
Read MoreDivorce brings up a lot of emotions, including hurt, frustration and anger. Most people have a tough time dealing with these divorce-related emotions because they all come on at once; it’s a virtual flood of difficult feelings, and many people are overwhelmed by them. While anger is a normal human reaction, it can be difficult …
Read MoreDuring your divorce, you and your ex will have to decide where the kids will live. Your Barrie divorce lawyer might suggest that you try to keep your children in the same school, regardless of who takes custody of them, because divorce is a time of upheaval for everyone involved—and changing schools forces them to …
Read MoreCredit card debt can be a tough issue during divorce. While your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer can provide you with legal advice based on your unique situation, it’s up to you to implement his or her suggestions. It’s incredibly important to provide your lawyer with a clear picture of your financial situation and ask as …
Read MoreMany people view divorce as a fresh start. In fact, after your Toronto divorce lawyer helps you obtain your divorce, you’re free to do anything you’d like—and that can include going back to school. Whether you’re ready for a career change or you simply never finished school to begin with, this might be the perfect …
Read MoreUnderstanding Custody Jurisdiction Followers of this blog may recall the posts my partner Sarah Boulby and I did, in June and July 2012 respectively, on the controversial Ontario Court of Appeal case Dovigi and Razi. Well, big news to those of us in family law, counsel for the father is seeking leave to appeal the …
Read MoreAs a parent, you’re understandably sad about your child’s divorce. But you may be experiencing other emotions, too, including grief, anger and even fear that you won’t have the same relationship with your grandchildren that you currently enjoy. Your child’s former spouse may get custody of the kids, and you may be concerned that he …
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