Category: Gelman Blog Posts

I am often asked what is the most prevalent reason someone wants to hire a private investigator (PI).  The answer is as broad and open ended as the question.  This article is intended to provide some general insight with regard to selecting the right private investigator for your case. The PI’s job is to gather …

Gelman & Associates is a boutique Family Law firm located in North York with offices across the GTA being served by a team of 8 lawyers and accompanying support staff. FUNCTIONS The Office Manager will provide exceptional accounting and administrative support to management, clients and vendors. – Prepare and process client billings – Support for credit …

Summer Break and Outnumbered The sun is shining, the kids are out of school, and… you’re not sure where to begin. Between kids, work, coping with separation and divorce, as well as your other obligations, you might feel like you’ll be stretched pretty thin. With the right plan in place, though, you can have a …

Often overlooked during a marriage and particularly when a divorce has been finalized, is drafting and keeping your Will current. A Will is one of the most important documents a person can ever prepare. So it is alarming to consider how many people do not have one. Those that do have a Will, would be …

So, you and your spouse have tried to talk and work towards getting along better, but somehow things go back to the way they were no matter how hard you try. Perhaps it’s time to consider working with a professional who can help guide you towards making permanent change – sometimes together and other times …

Your divorce might require you or the other parent to move out of town. A long-distance move can be one of the deciding factors in the court’s custody decision if you and your ex don’t agree on who gets the kids. Your location can also have an effect on how often you can reasonably see …

It is often heard that ‘home is where the heart is’.   As a couple, you spend your time together building a home, building a life, and making memories that you hope will last forever.  Divorce presents you with life changing circumstances, however, and all of a sudden your home that you have known for so …

During or after a divorce may be a difficult time in your life but keeping active or starting an exercise routine will really help relieve some of that worry and tension. Exercises such as walking, running, cycling and swimming improve the respiratory system (your heart and lungs) by increasing the amount of oxygen that is …

I have often felt like a social guinea pig. Only with the benefit of hindsight have I been able to see a pattern (one of many) that has emerged throughout my life.  I have had many experiences requiring mental toughness far beyond my years, usually before any one of my contemporaries. One such example is …

Exercise is considered vital for maintaining mental fitness and reducing stress. Studies have consistently shown that a good workout is effective in reducing fatigue, improving alertness and overall cognitive function. All of which can be advantageous while going through a divorce. Perhaps you have heard: a healthy body, a healthy mind? Well, what happens when …