Have an Ex with a Personality Disorder? Here are Legal Strategies for Your High-Conflict Divorce
Divorce is difficult for any former couple. But if your spouse shows persistent patterns of behaviour that indicate high-conflict divorce, it can be especially challenging. They may not be formally diagnosed with a Personality Disorder, but even if they just has strong traits that hint at Narcissistic, Borderline, or Histrionic Personality Disorders, it can make the divorce process extremely...
Dealing with False Allegations in Your Divorce
If you and your and your Ex are in a divorce battle, you’ll know that emotions can run high, especially when it comes to your children. Sometimes, in the heat of a dispute over parenting time and other issues, you might find yourself the subject of false allegations by your Ex. These can range from merely exaggerated claims about your behaviour, to outright untrue accusations of emotional...
Domestic Violence Allegations in Family Court
Even if you’ve been in a bad and toxic relationship, the end can be hard. If you and your Ex are the parents of children, you have to resolve domestic violence allegations issues around parenting and child support, in addition to the usual property division and spousal support questions. To get to a resolution, the Family Courts are tasked with taking a close look at many factors. In...
Taking Care of Yourself During Family Law Proceedings
Family law proceedings are not just legal processes and outcomes; they are deeply personal and emotional journeys. Maybe you’re navigating the intricacies of a separation or divorce. Maybe you are squabbling with your Ex about parenting arrangements or support issues. Whatever the stage you’re at, it’s likely you’re juggling both the legal issues and your own grief, anger, or uncertainty...
Narcissism and Divorce: Spotting the Signs Early in Legal Proceedings
You hear the word “narcissist” or “narcissism” a lot these days, on social media, talks shows and podcasts, and in mainstream popular psychology. People are accused of being narcissists for being attention-seeking, self-absorbed, or acutely selfish. If you have a spouse with these traits, and are going through a separation or divorce, then it will likely make an already-challenging process...
Q&A: Understanding Restraining Orders in Ontario
You may have heard the term “restraining order”, but you may not be clear on what it means, how it might help you in your Family Law matter, or how to get one. In Ontario, restraining orders (also known as Family Law Protection Orders) are a powerful legal remedy available through the Family court system, and they can play a critical role in ensuring safety during and after separation. Here...
10 Family Law Myths That Could Hurt Your Divorce Case
10 family law myths that could hurt you. If you’re going through a separation or divorce, you’re likely relying on what friends, relatives, or the Internet is telling you about “how it works.” The problem is, much of this information is wrong – or at least only half right. Believing in myths and misinformation can seriously damage your divorce case. This can lead to wasted time, unnecessary...
Putting Kids First – While Still Making Parenting Time Decisions That Actually Work
If you are one of two parents who have separated, parenting time decisions, you’ll know that it’s common for emotions to run high. It’s natural to want as much time with your child as possible – but also normal to feel defensive when your Ex pushes for an arrangement you don’t agree with. But at the end of the day, parenting time and arrangements around decision-making responsibility are not...
Rule 24: Understanding “Costs” in Family Law Litigation in Ontario
When it comes to Family Law Litigation in Ontario, most people rightly focus on the big issues: Parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, or property division. But an often-overlooked aspect of litigation is the matter of “costs.” Understanding “Costs” in Family Law Litigation: A Key Aspect of the Process Understanding this concept – and the factors that go into how a court...