On January 1, 2012, new Child Support Guidelines came into effect in Ontario. These Guidelines calculate the amount of a child support payment by taking into account the income of the payor and the number of children who are to receive the financial support. Currently, child support payments are determined in accordance with tables included …
Read MoreIn Ontario, property division post-divorce is governed by the Family Law Act, which mandates the “equalization of net family property.” Your Toronto divorce lawyer is very familiar with this concept. For more details, please read “Distribution of Property in Ontario: The Basics.” It is apt to remember, the property division laws are only applicable to …
Read MoreYou may begin to feel the impacts of your divorce on your mental health and well-being during and after the process. In fact, most people experience feelings of guilt and heartbreak, whether they initiated the divorce or not. You may ask yourself, “What have I done?” and look for ways to get back together with …
Read MoreDivorce is one of the toughest life events most people will ever have to handle. Once your divorce is granted, you’re officially free to start a new life – and part of that might include reinventing your living space. Giving your home a new look can boost your mood, improve your general outlook and help …
Read MoreWhen you discover that your spouse is part of an online affair, you may choose to contact a Toronto divorce lawyer and consider ending your marriage. Many people believe that an online affair is still cheating – but whether it’s an offense serious enough to end your marriage is something only you can decide. Your …
Read MoreMost people going through divorce experience extreme stress, emotional pain and mental anguish – and unfortunately, many don’t know what to do about it. The good news: researchers (and famous musicians like Sir Paul McCartney) believe that music can help heal both psychological and physical pain. So the next time you’re heading to your Toronto …
Read MoreAfter your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer has wrapped up all the paperwork and your divorce is final, you’ll need to take another look at your finances. You may find you’re in a different situation than what you’ve been used to; after divorce, many people need to start rebuilding their finances from the ground up. During …
Read MoreAfter you and your spouse have decided to call it quits, you’ll likely find someone new. There is no set time frame regarding how long you’ll wait to move on – every person is different. Most people remarry within five years of divorce, according to a 2006 presentation in delivered in Montreal by the U.S. …
Read MoreEveryday activities can seem like monumental tasks during your divorce – especially when you and your ex seem to be in constant disagreement. You’re constantly worrying about what your ex does or says, how the kids are coping with all the stress and how the entire case is going to turn out; that makes focusing …
Read MoreDivorce takes an emotional toll on everyone involved: each spouse, child(ren), extended family members and even friends. Depression is not uncommon during divorce; in fact, your North York divorce lawyer has probably seen several clients in the past who have suffered from depression. Depression can be a serious condition. Psychologists and psychiatrists are able to …
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