Divorce can be an emotional and stressful journey for everyone involved, especially children. It is undeniably a difficult time for kids, so it is critical to recognize the effects of divorce on them. Children may feel confused and uneasy, and their lives appear to be in chaos. Several of the
FINDING THE SECRET GIFT IN YOUR DIVORCEIt took me seven years to find it. I was bitter and angry when my ex-husband walked out the door of our apartment the day before Valentines. It felt like the carpet was ripped out from under me. That day I not only lost
So, your lawyer gave you a Financial Statement to fill out. Most of it is pretty straightforward once you learn that date of separation and date of valuation are the same thing. However, you would be surprised how common mistakes are when completing these. Mistakes that even lawyers frequently make.
Most people hear the word “simple” and automatically believe this is the easiest way to obtain a divorce. Despite what the name suggests, a simple divorce has more steps and a longer turnaround time than a joint divorce. So, what is the real difference? Both types of divorces can proceed
Deciding whether to sell or keep the matrimonial home can be one of the most emotionally charged and financially challenging decisions divorcing spouses will make. For the average couple, real estate is likely the largest joint asset, not to mention the emotional attachment that comes with it. Under Ontario’s Family
If you follow me on social media, you’ll know I’ve dropped a few hints about expanding my family law practice into an exciting new area. I am thrilled to officially announce that I will be diversifying my practice to include surrogacy and fertility law. It’s an area I’ve been interested
There’s no doubt the pandemic has had an impact on relationships — in fact, one B.C. group estimates divorce rates are up 30 per cent globally. But the pandemic has also influenced how people separate. With so much COVID-related uncertainty around health, finances, education and employment, some separated couples may
I’m rarely surprised to hear about a couple calling it quits, but when I read the news of Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce, it caught me off guard. I imagine many power couples have arrangements where they discretely lead separate lives rather than formally end their marriages. As a family
The past year has been one like no other in family law. Almost from the day we entered lockdown in March of last year, my phone has been ringing non-stop. New clients. Current clients. Anxious parents claiming that their co-parent was flouting COVID-19 rules and putting their children’s safety at
The past year has been one like no other in family law. Almost from the day we entered lockdown in March of last year, my phone has been ringing non-stop. New clients. Current clients. Anxious parents claiming that their co-parent was flouting COVID-19 rules and putting their children’s safety at
The first holiday season after a divorce can be challenging for newly separated parents. Navigating this time with children requires a delicate balance of sensitivity,
Written by Co-Op Student, Zaima Ahmed In the area of family law, the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) acts in the best interest of
Everyone has heard the expression “the only people that win in family law cases are the lawyers”. Although these lawyers also lose sleep, hair, and
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