February. Valentine’s Day is around the corner. As is Family Day. For those who are separated or divorced, these two occasions can sometimes be a painful reminder of what once was. So I am penning this post to encourage you to celebrate what you do have, rather than mourning what you don’t. And to remind …
Read MoreThere eventually comes a time after your divorce when you start thinking it would be nice to have someone in your life again. And there’s only one way to find that person: dating. It may sound like a frightening idea after being married for so long, but following a few simple rules will make it …
Read MoreWhether you’re recently divorced or you’ve just been too busy with life to keep up with the friendships you had in the past, it can be difficult to meet new people as an adult. Work, children, and household maintenance take up a lot of time, and making new friends just isn’t quite as easy as …
Read MoreDuring the throes of divorce, it’s difficult to understand what went wrong, who is to blame, and what should have happened differently. Hopefully, as you move past the pain of divorce, you begin to understand that both parties had a hand in the downfall of your marriage. There were things that both of you probably …
Read MoreTreating your pet as if they were part of the family has become the status quo in North American homes. However, in the context of divorce, what do the Courts have to say on the subject? Recently, Justice R.W. Danyliuk of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan, in the Saskatoon Family Division decided to tighten …
Read More“The dog is man’s best friend.” (Ogden Nash)“ “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” (Charles de Gaulle) “Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.”(Dean Koontz) People love their dogs. Dogs are treasured members of the family. Some people even …
Read MoreDivorce is not an easy process. At the end of the day, opposing parties may emerge relieved but no one is ever really happy with the final result. There is always a sense of loss on both sides, emotionally and especially financially. Many clients are concerned about the standard of living that they can maintain …
Read MoreBeginning a marriage is a big decision. It’s equally as big to decide to end it. If your relationship is teetering on the brink of extinction and you’re shaking in your boots, it’s a perfectly reasonable reaction. Divorce is fraught with changes and challenges. You may need to move to a different home, get a …
Read MoreYou’ve been staying at home with your children, working the toughest job for the most difficult bosses. But now your children are older, or perhaps your family could use the money, and it’s time to head out into the workforce. If it’s been a long time, it may seem like a rather scary proposition. With …
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter if you were the one who ended your marriage or not, it can be difficult when your ex finds someone new. A new boyfriend or girlfriend in their life can bring up old feelings of resentment or jealousy that you might not have anticipated. This is compounded even more if they are …
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