When you blame yourself for your divorce, you’re subjecting yourself to a lot of mental anguish—and while you may think you deserve it, it’s not very healthy to shoulder all of that guilt. Even if your divorce is largely your own doing, forgiving yourself is the first step toward leading a happier, mentally healthier life. …
Read MoreYou and your ex might not be on the best terms. Because divorce involves such intense emotions, it’s fairly common for people to behave in ways they wouldn’t under normal circumstances. In some cases, one party seems to fixate on hurting the other—and generally, that’s bad news all around. When your ex just seems to …
Read MoreThe Divorce Act provides four situations in which someone seeking a divorce will be prohibited from doing so. Those four circumstances exist where there is collusion, connivance, condonation, or where there is an absence of reasonable arrangements for child support… [Read More]
Read MoreMany married couples maintain joint bank accounts to simplify the process of paying bills, grocery shopping and handling kids’ expenses. However, things can get complicated pretty quickly when those couples decide to go their separate ways. If you are contemplating divorce, or if you have already started the process, you’ll need to start establishing your …
Read MoreAdult kids can feel the impact of parents’ divorces just as acutely as younger children do—and they may have a lot of questions about your split. While it’s tough, remember that just because they’re grown doesn’t make the pain of shifting family dynamics any less real. Talking to Adult Children About Divorce Psychologists often suggest …
Read MoreHalloween is right around the corner. Since many parents divide up the holidays as part of their child custody agreements, this might be your first holiday as a single parent. While it can be stressful, you’re in a great position to start new traditions—and that might be just what the doctor ordered for you and your …
Read MoreWhether you’re still in the process of looking for a Toronto divorce lawyer or you’re getting ready to pack up your belongings and move out, you need to be prepared to establish your own household. While things like towels, dishes and bedding are probably the last thing on your mind while you’re going through a …
Read MoreWhen it’s just a matter of time before you end up in a Richmond Hill divorce lawyer’s office, you probably have a lot on your mind. You might be considering waiting until after the holidays to get a divorce; you might want to hold off until you are sure the moment is right. But be …
Read MoreWhen you’re a divorced parent, missing your kids is just par for the course. Naturally, knowing that doesn’t make you feel any less lonely when they’re not with you—but it can help you keep things in perspective until you see them again. You may feel like there’s a part of you missing when your children …
Read MoreIf you were surprised by the news that your spouse wanted to split up, as many people are, you might be left scratching your head and wondering, “What next?” Coping with an unexpected divorce poses special challenges, because you’re forced to run through a wide range of emotions in a relatively short period of time. …
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