When your ex finds someone new, particularly if you are still married, it’s hard to deal with the flood of emotions. Even if your marriage was emotionally exhausting and you were glad it was over, it can still be tough to see your ex moving on. It’s not only difficult for you, though; your children …
Read MoreSince you share children with your ex-spouse, you’ve probably already resigned yourself to the fact that you two will have to see each other from time to time. Aside from the daily pick-ups and drop-offs outlined in your custody agreement, you’ll probably meet at parent-teacher conferences, school plays and even Visitors’ Day at camp. While …
Read MoreWhen your kids go back and forth between two households, it’s easy to lose a few things in the shuffle. Although the custody agreement that you, your ex and your Barrie divorce lawyer worked out will become routine for your whole family, it’s important that you and your ex provide your kids with as much …
Read MoreOnce you’ve wrapped up all the loose ends with your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer and your marriage is over, it’s reasonable to expect that both you and your ex will move on. When that happens, you may have to deal with new people coming into your kids’ lives—including new half-siblings. If your ex is expecting, …
Read MoreBeing a step-parent is tough; it’s equally tough being a biological parent whose children have a step-parent. Your Barrie divorce lawyer would inform you that sticky situations are commonplace when you are part of a blended family, so finding a way to deal with them—fast—is the best route to take. Most experts suggest having an …
Read MoreIf you’re like most parents, you want to make time with your kids extra-special. Whether the custody agreement you have crafted with your Barrie divorce lawyer says that the kids are with you every weekend, every other weekend or one weekend a month, you probably try to pack in as much quality interaction as possible. …
Read MoreWhether you’ve just started to work with a North York divorce lawyer or you are already flying solo, it’s a challenge to stay on the same page with your ex when it comes to managing your children’s health in two homes. In addition to doctor visits and regular medications your kids might need to take, …
Read MoreDivorce is tough on kids—and feeling let down by a no-show parent often makes them feel worse. If your ex is constantly cancelling plans with the kids, you’re bearing an unfair burden, too. Let your Barrie divorce lawyer know as soon as you realize there’s a problem, because he or she might be able to …
Read MoreWedding protocol is serious business—especially when it comes to parents, step-parents and blended families. Although your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer likely described dozens of challenges you’d face during your divorce, your child’s wedding was probably not one of them. If one of your kids or step-kids is making the trip down the aisle, you’re probably …
Read MoreAfter your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer has helped you to obtain a divorce order and you’ve moved on with your life, you may end up in a relationship with someone who has kids. You might also go on to have more children with a new partner. In both cases, many parents find it difficult to …
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