These Myths About Divorce Just Aren’t True
As it is with all human endeavors, the ways a situation appears to proceed – and how it actually does proceed – can be radically different experiences. The same dichotomy holds true of divorce. There are the things we believe are true, and there are times those assumptions fall flat. When it comes to divorce, here are the top 5 myths that aren’t true: 1) Confidentiality clauses are ironclad...
Applying for Divorce in Another Province
Divorce may sometimes be complicated by geographic location. Divorces are Possible in Any Canadian Province or Territory When a marriage ends, many years and kilometers may have passed. Sometimes couples find themselves on the other side of the country in a new home. A last road trip together to return to the site of the marriage is not always a viable plan. In addition, in Canada’s more...
First Family Principles and Divorce
All Children Are Not Equal Under First Family Practices Subsequent marriages may often lead to new siblings. Blended Families: The New Norm A previous marriage or relationship leaves a lasting impression on the future, especially when a child may be involved as a product of the former marriage. Beyond parental duties, there are financial obligations like child support that remain until a child...
Divorce Affects Pension Plans
Hard earned pension plans may be subject to division during a divorce. Dividing Assets is Tedious Building a life with another person is both rewarding and beneficial. However, when a relationship turns sour, it can also spoil years of combined progress and efforts towards a common goal. Couples frequently fight and argue over assets and property because of the perceived imbalance that leads...
Bankruptcy and Spousal Support
Spousal Support: A Debt that Cannot be Erased Following a divorce, many debtor spouses find themselves pinching pennies to make support payments. When Divorce Costs as Much as the Marriage Ceremony Divorce is expensive. It can often leave long-lasting financial problems for one or both parties. After a court grants a divorce and dissolves the legal bonds of marriage, debt obligations,...
Text Messages and Social Media in Divorce Proceedings in Canada
We live in a world that has been transformed by advances in electronics within living memory. In many ways, we are still adjusting to the differences that social media sites and text messaging have made to the way we socialize and communicate. Although these changes may feel so new that it’s hard to believe that Twitter, email and the like can be accepted as evidence in court, the fact...
Dividing Gifts During a Divorce
What’s Mine is Yours… Or, Is It? Dividing up gifts during divorce proceedings is not always an easy task. Amicable Settlements are Best for Both Parties Divorce is much more than a simple break up. After years of living together and building one life from two, splitting up can come down to splitting hairs over property, money, and personal belongings that each person believes are their own....
Custody and Access Orders
Legal Orders Close Gaps in Parenting and Protect Children’s Rights In most custody instances, parents have a legal right to spend quality time nurturing their child. A Parent’s Right is a Child’s Right After a separation or divorce where children are involved, custody and visitation typically play an important role in legal proceedings. There are times, however, when matters related to...
Shared Parenting
Children Benefit When Parents Learn to Cooperate When parents split, successful shared parenting skills teach children that they do not have to choose sides. Post-Divorce Parenting Presents Obstacles for Moms and Dads Parenting in the modern era presents a wide-range of challenges. For divorced or separated parents, the complications increase ten-fold and parenting can be a forthright struggle...