Category: Gelman Blog Posts

As part of the process of finalizing your separation agreement, you will likely be required to prepare and share a financial statement that discloses information about your income, expenses, property and debts. This document will set out your true financial circumstances, which are necessary to determine issues of support, division of property and equalization. It …

Sole custody is where one parent has custody or the child. That is, they have the right to make the important decisions about the care and upbringing of a child on their own. Custody normally includes the physical care, control and upbringing of the child, but does not mean that the child resides with just …

It is not uncommon for someone to relocate after a divorce (i.e. moving out or away). But if you have children you might want to think twice. You need to consider the emotional needs of your child(ren), as well as your former spouse’s right to challenge your relocation. Typically, courts only allow a custodial parent …

There is fundamentally only one ground for divorce and that is ‘marital breakdown’. Marital breakdown can be proven in three ways: 1. You and your spouse have lived separately for a period of one year; 2. Your spouse has committed adultery; or 3. You have been treated with intolerable cruelty (mental or physical) by your …

In order to change your child’s last name, you will have to be the child’s parent with legal custody or be the legal guardian of the child. In order to change the child’s last name, you will have to provide notice to anyone who has legal access to the child and that my include your …

With snowy winter weather finally rearing its head, it’s a good time to think a bit about road safety. No matter how carefully you drive, accidents on the road do happen. In fact, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation states that roughly 200,000 collisions occur every year. This already staggering figure, however, does not even include …

Your wedding anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to show your spouse that your love hasn’t faded over the years.  But sometimes it can get a little boring to do the same old thing every year.  Just because you’ve been together for awhile doesn’t mean you can’t mix things up a bit.  Here are some fun …

If you’ve never traveled alone, it may sound like more of a daunting task instead of a relaxing vacation.  Many people prefer to have a traveling partner to watch their back and to have someone with whom they can share their experiences.  But a solo trek can be refreshing and inspiring, especially for those who …

It isn’t always easy to deal with an ex, and it’s made that much worse when your ex is a narcissist.  You probably didn’t realize that your ex was a narcissist when you first met him.  He probably seemed perfectly nice and even charming.  Slowly, though, that façade melted away to reveal a person who …

Holidays can be difficult when you’re single, and Valentine’s Day may be one of the worst ones.  Your coworkers are receiving flowers, your friends are making couples-only plans, and the stores are filled with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate.  While you might be completely fine with flying solo most of the year, it can suddenly become …