Canadian Family Court for the Public In Canada, we have an open court system. That is probably obvious from the daily bombardment of information coming out of two sensational Ontario court cases presently under way: the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial and the trial of Tim Bosma’s alleged killers. People might know that criminal proceedings …
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 …
Read MoreIn Ontario, common law couples do not automatically have property rights in the way that married couples do. Rather, when you are common law, ownership is strictly by title. In simplest terms, this means that each party leaves the relationship with whatever is in his or her name, and assets are not subject to division …
Read MoreHaving a good attitude during a separation Following separation, you have a choice. You can choose the bitter path, criticizing and devaluing your ex. You can attack your former spouse in public and private. With words and actions, you can blame and punish. Many do. Or, as Ron Burgundy says, you can “stay classy, San …
Read MoreAddiction can alter or even destroy relationships, so it’s no surprise that it can sometimes be a factor in a couples’ divorce as well. It can cause trust issues, financial problems, and concerns about raising children. Dependency can take the person with whom you fell in love and completely transform them into your worst nightmare. …
Read MoreWe know January as a time for ringing in the New Year, having snowball fights, and checking out the clearance holiday sales. It is a chilly month, and apparently not only in terms of temperature. January is statistically the biggest month for official divorces. In fact, there are about one-third more filings during January and …
Read MoreIt’s been said for many years that one of the biggest issues couples have is finances. It might be that it is scarce, it might be about how to spend it, or it might even be not talking about it. Whether we like it or not, money plays a huge role in our lives and …
Read MoreMost children experience conflict of one kind or another while they are at school or participating in school-related activities. Occasionally, normal conflict can unfortunately escalate into bullying. The concern with bullying has been on the rise in recent years as more and more children have been seen to be suffering its effects, including depression, substance …
Read MoreYou know it is coming. You’ve been ruminating about this for some time. You realize that you and your spouse are headed for a divorce. When contemplating the winter holidays and divorce, you might be considering waiting until after the holidays to begin the divorce process because you are waiting for just the right moment. …
Read MoreIt often feels as though anger and divorce go hand in hand. If you’re going through a divorce, you’re probably running through all sorts of emotions, including hatred and anger. You might feel rejected, insulted, misunderstood, or even wrongly accused. After all, the person you trusted and loved enough to marry and perhaps have children …
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