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Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
If you have moved to Canada from the United States, you have probably gotten used to the fact that Canada is like the U.S. except when it isn’t. Marriage and divorce laws in Canada and the U.S. are similar in several ways, such as that couples can divorce simply because they want to end… Read More »
Preliminary Steps for Divorce Mediation
Some single people may celebrate their divorce anniversary years after the fact, and some former couples even celebrate their divorce anniversary together, as it marks the beginning of their relationship as platonic friends or co-parents, but no one considers divorce a joyous occasion while it is going on. Your divorce does not have to… Read More »
Should You Choose a Prenuptial Agreement or a Postnuptial Agreement?
You have probably heard that prenuptial and postnuptial agreements make divorce cases simpler, but that is not all they do. At their best, they can prevent divorce because they require couples to understand their financial decisions so thoroughly, and to be so honest with each other about them, that they are willing to put… Read More »
Paying Child Support After Your Child Has Turned 18
Your life changes a lot when you turn 18. From a legal perspective, you are an adult, free to make your own decisions independently of your parents. You can vote in elections, work full time, drive anywhere and anytime you want, and buy and sell property. Your parents might disagree with your style of… Read More »
Family Law Mediation Can Help You Resolve Divorce and Co-Parenting Disputes Affordably and Amicably
If all you want is some escapist celebrity gossip, then it is fun to read about the epic legal battles that people much wealthier than you have gone through when dividing their property or parenting time after a divorce. Even the most fearless person can admit, though, that playing out your bitter disputes with… Read More »
What Determines the Duration of Spousal Support?
We have all heard the stereotype about how, once Canadians reach a certain age, they pile into their camper vans and head to Florida for the winter. It isn’t too hard to understand, though, why they don’t stay there all year; after a whole season in Florida, you would be ready to fly north… Read More »
The Almost Painless Divorce
If you ask people which of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories they find scariest, it will tell you a lot about what they fear. Those who choose “The Cask of Amontillado” fear betrayal, or else they fear drunken lapses in judgment. Those who choose “The Tell Tale Heart” fear regret. Those who choose “The Masque… Read More »
What Does It Mean to Be Legally Separated?
Your friends might have been surprised when you told them you were getting a divorce, but you could see your divorce coming a long way. You and your spouse know that your relationship ended many years ago, perhaps even longer ago than you have ever admitted to each other, or even to yourselves. The… Read More »
Interim Spousal Support
Divorce cases are more straightforward when the parties can easily become financially independent of each other, even if they were married for a long time or have minor children together. This usually happens when the parties each earn an approximately amount in employment income. When one spouse has a much lower income than the… Read More »
How Long Can Spousal Support Last in Ontario?
If you get tired of the cold weather and the snow in Ontario, you can pass the time by reading about all the lawlessness going on in Florida. Not only does Florida have a warm climate, its laws seem determined to reward greed and corruption, so to break these laws, people must resort to… Read More »