Dating during the divorce is a much more complicated matter. Although, in most cases the law in Ontario requires a couple to separate for a period of at least one year, before being eligible to apply for divorce; beginning or continuing an extra-marital relationship during that time is not advisable. A Toronto divorce lawyer will …
Read MoreDating after divorce will be a new and exciting experience. There will be inevitable highs and lows as you begin the next chapter in your life. Consult your Toronto divorce lawyer to verify at which point your divorce is final and complete. Once all the papers are signed for your divorce and child custody arrangement, …
Read MoreDue to the cognitive and emotional development your teen is experiencing during the adolescent stage, he/she may be exceptionally sensitive, fragile and vulnerable. It is imperative to avoid negative language and behaviour around the topic of mental health, as this will further fortify any existing stigma. Moreover, the creation of a safe and non-judgmental environment …
Read MoreYour Toronto divorce lawyer will always be courteous, respectful, knowledgeable and understanding. A client and his/her Toronto divorce lawyer will engage in constructive conversations, never corrosive critiques. A similar approach should be taken when a parent is speaking to his/her teen. It is important to engage in positive and affirming behaviour both through language and …
Read MoreA Toronto divorce lawyer will express to you many do’s and don’ts throughout the divorce process. During the separation, there are number of actions and activities that are legally loaded and can have significant ramifications. While talking to your teen may not result in any legal consequence, the do’s and don’ts of discussion are equally …
Read MoreToronto divorce lawyers know that ending a marriage is never easy for the adults or the children involved. Each child experiences the divorce of his/her parents differently, and the unavoidable consequences will vary with the child’s age. The pre-adolescent and adolescent phase of childhood is particularly difficult. Children at this stage experience emotional, mental, physical and …
Read MorePreparing for mediation will help you to achieve your desired outcomes. Family mediation is a voluntary, private process in which a neutral person – the mediator – helps you to reach a workable resolution with your spouse/partner. The mediator will not take sides nor force a resolution. Instead, mediators foster a constructive atmosphere with open …
Read MoreOften the most complicated and emotional issue in a divorce is child custody. The subject typically evokes a lot of confusion and even more questions. Whether your child custody agreement is informal, oral, part of the separation agreement, the result of mediation, or a court ordered decision, there is a code of conduct one must abide by to ensure child …
Read MoreAlthough a marriage finitely and definitively ends when a divorce is granted, a Toronto divorce lawyer will inform you that the process surrounding divorce is complex and interconnected. Similarly, child support may be a compound course. Receiving an order for child support or reaching a monetary agreement is only one step. The next step is …
Read MoreToronto divorce lawyers are aware that there are many different reasons why couples decide to end their marriage. Some divorces are acrimonious and others are amicable. Nonetheless, when children are involved, all divorces become a little more complicated. Although your marriage is over, your family is not. Co-parenting can be a difficult endeavour, but can …
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