When you decide to get divorced, you can’t avoid telling others about it. You have to tell your family and friends so they can support you during the process. You have to share the news with your employer so you can change your benefits. Your creditors will also want to hear about it, so they …
Read MoreWhen you think of “divorce”, what comes to mind? I conducted an unscientific and informal poll which asked that very question. I noticed many responses were along the lines of “lawyers”, “expensive”, “stressful” and “financially debilitating”. It doesn’t have to be this way. While taking steps to separate two lives that may include children and …
Read MoreInheritance in Divorce: Ontario’s Family Law Act Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, when two people enter into a marriage, each spouse becomes automatically entitled to an equal share of the increase in value of property acquired during the marriage, subject to certain exceptions. This is known as the “right to equalization.” The right to equalization …
Read MoreYou’ve decided that your marriage simply isn’t going to work for you anymore. There could be numerous reasons, and you know that this is the right decision for you. Even though you know this is good for you, you may be feeling guilty. This is particularly likely if you are the partner who chose to …
Read MoreWhether you are separated or have already signed the divorce papers, your relationship with your partner may be a tense one. When there are kids in the picture, they tend to pick up on the discord even if their parents aren’t fighting right in front of them. Children who are exposed to constant conflict between …
Read MoreYou’ve lived you life for someone else for years, so what do you do now that the divorce is final? No matter how amicable your divorce might have been, this is often the time when people stop to take a look at themselves. What will your life be like from now on? What will change …
Read MoreSecond marriages can be wonderful. You’ve realized your mistakes, moved on, and made a more suitable choice for yourself. Unfortunately, second marriages often mean there is an ex lurking somewhere in the not-too-distant background. Whether you have children or just live in a small community, it’s quite likely that you will have to deal with …
Read MoreAs 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 …
Read MoreThere 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 …
Read MoreA Funny take on Divorce Amy Poehler has written a book called “YES PLEASE”. It is a hilarious, and often wise, account of life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Last night, I read her chapter entitled “My Books on Divorce”. I laughed out loud. As a divorced woman, I could relate to a number …
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