Category Archives: Divorce
Spousal Snooping: Is it Okay to Spy?
The impending realization that you will be separating from a partner in the near future can inflict many feelings, including sadness, anger, and even a morbid curiosity. While there is likely a large part of you that would prefer to remain in denial, this curiosity can lead you to embark on a quest for… Read More »
So You Are Separating or Divorcing. What About Your Beloved Pet?
The end of a cohabiting relationship is always challenging. By its nature, it means that the people going through it will have to figure out how to divide their bank accounts, debt, homes, furniture, and the many other things they acquired concurrently, including any children they share. But many Canadians will also have to… Read More »
Preparing For Divorce When You Have a Child With a Special Needs Condition
Anyone who has children most likely understands that an impending divorce will have a substantial effect on the smallest members of the family. However, parents of children who have special needs face can feel like they face even greater challenges when divorcing. Though it may seem that you are alone in your situation, according… Read More »
How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce
Divorce is a difficult enough subject to talk about with your spouse. It becomes even more difficult when there are children in the relationship. You likely aren’t sure how your children will respond to the news that you are getting divorced and this can cause a lot of stress and worry, making the situation… Read More »
How is Spousal Support Determined?
Spousal support is one of the most important aspects of a divorce. It is a type of payment that is made by the higher income spouse to the lower income spouse to assist them to become self-sufficient. Spousal support may be paid after the separation and in the case of married spouses after divorce. … Read More »
How is Debt Handled in a Divorce?
Debt is a problem that millions of people deal with each year throughout the world. Credit cards make it too easy for people to spend money that they don’t yet have, which is one of the most common ways people build up debt. Another common way debt accrues is from major purchases people cannot… Read More »
Ensuring Child Custody Exchanges are Safe
The exchange of child custody can be a stressful situation for all involved. It goes without saying that your children should be the focus of the exchange and not anything to do with your relationship or divorce. That’s why a family law court will always put the interest of the child first when making… Read More »
Warning Signs That Divorce Could be on the Horizon
Did you know that there are signs you can be on the lookout for regarding divorce? It’s not hard to notice that your marriage isn’t as strong as it once was. Whether you come to the realization on your own or your spouse starts hinting at divorce, you need to be on the lookout… Read More »
What to Consider Before Filing for a Divorce
So, you or your spouse have decided to file for divorce. At the beginning of your life together, you believed your relationship would last forever. Farther down the road, the conclusion was made that the union would have to come to an end. Between then and now, there were heated arguments among the emotional… Read More »
The Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Lawyer
The global divorce rate is at an all-time high. According to CBC News, 4 out of every 10 marriages in Canada end in divorce. As a result, it is important that you hire an experienced divorce lawyer. Hiring the proper lawyer is vital to protecting your assets especially if you are considering representing yourself…. Read More »