Should Pets Be Treated Like Kids Under Canada Visitation Rights Law?
You can’t bear to think about starting over without the help of your furry best friend. During this divorce, you’re going to need everything they’ve got. Their unflappable loyalty, their silent understanding, and their unlimited affection. But should pets be treated like kids under Canada visitation rights law? You feel like your ex-spouse is going to try to take your pet in the divorce....
3 Things That Can Cost You Your Joint Custody Visitation Rights
Can your ex-spouse’s constantly missing support payments cost them their joint custody visitation rights? A lot of people wish this was the case. But in Canada, you can’t withhold child access for missed child support payments, nor can you refuse to pay child support because the other parent will not let you see your children. A court will also never take away access because of overdue...
The Effects Divorce Has on Men That Nobody Talks About
Did you know that divorced men are 39 percent more likely to commit suicide and engage in risky behaviour than married men? This startling fact is not talked about enough. divorced men are 39 percent more likely to commit suicide and engage in risky behaviour than married men? This startling fact is not talked about enough. While the media portrays some divorced men as lonely or struggling...
What’s Covered in a Divorce Consultation?
After a lot of soul-searching, you’ve made the very tough decision to divorce. Now you need to find a lawyer, which means going through divorce consultations. But what does that entail and what is covered in a consult? A divorce consultation is all about you. This is your chance to ask questions and expect to get real answers. And if you’re not satisfied with the answers you get, you might...
A Few Prenup Must-Knows for Canadian Law
You planned the perfect proposal, and the love of your life said yes. You’re elated – you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life together. That is, until your best friend says, “Have you considered a prenup?” Now, you’re confused and wondering if this legal document is a prerequisite to marriage. Read on to learn about the must-know facts about prenup agreements. What’s a Prenup? A...
Should You Be Offended by Your Fiance Wanting a Prenup Agreement?
Imagine this: you and your fiancee have just sat down over coffee (or something stronger, depending on how the process is going) to work on wedding planning. Between discussing the merits of deejays versus live bands, she blurts out, “I want a prenup.” The conversation comes to a halt. There are so many preconceptions about prenups (short for prenuptial agreements) that you’re not sure how to...
Can You Get a Restraining Order for a Harassing Neighbour?
You live in a great home, in a neighbourhood you love. The only problem is that one neighbour. His or her behaviour goes beyond just being a jerk – this person has threatened you and/or your family members repeatedly. You’re becoming afraid for yourself and/or your family as well as your property. What can you do to protect yourself? Read on to learn about getting a restraining order...
Which is Faster: Annulment or Divorce?
To annul or to divorce – that is the question. What’s the difference between the two, and which process is faster? Annulment vs. Divorce The short answer is: the divorce process is faster. While both processes exist to terminate an existing marriage, divorce ends a marriage at the date of the judgment, where annulment legally declares the marriage itself null and void. Essentially, a divorce...
3 Reasons Why People Fool Themselves into Thinking Divorce Without a Lawyer is a Good Idea
Does the thought of a do-it-yourself divorce give you a headache? It should. There are countless issues that must be negotiated and resolved. Matters such as new living arrangements, the division of money and property, and child custody and support are just a few of the most complex and divisive points. For such a complicated legal affair with such wide-reaching personal consequences, there...