How many people do you know getting divorced in their late 50s? The chances are that there are quite a few people.
The stereotype of people in their 50s leading quieter, slower lives has been shattered by this phenomenon. Read on to learn why common life changes are causing people in their 50s to reassess their marriages and sometimes end them.
Empty Nests, Ruffled Feathers
After the kids...
Once upon a time, January was informally known as “divorce month.” Even though marital strife and divorce can happen at any time of the year, the majority of filings usually seemed to come in with the new year. But change is in the air.
A recent study by Findlaw.com recently reported that divorce filings are trending toward the spring season now, with March emerging as the new “divorce...
Are some of your fondest memories from the summers you spent at your family’s cottage? If you’re going through a divorce, you might be worried you’ll lose access to it forever. Read on to learn about how Ontario’s divorce laws treat cottages and recreational properties and what that means to you.
The Matrimonial Home
Ontario law recognizes the matrimonial home as a...
A divorce can be many things. Painful, messy, long. People talk about the downsides, the loss of stability, the costs, trying to divide everything between spouses, but there are upsides to divorce that are rarely discussed.
You’re more confident in relationships
Lori Bizzoco believes that: “After divorce, you’re more confident about the type of partner you want and don’t...
In Canada, an estimated 5% of military personnel are divorced or separated. A normal divorce can be a difficult thing for most people to deal with. A military divorce can be substantially harder to deal with.
Child Custody
In most divorce cases, the main point of contention is children and custody. For those serving the military, they may have long absences from their child’s life, making it...
Ashley Madison has become the household name for unfaithfulness, with the site proudly proclaiming that it is “the most famous name in infidelity and married dating.” And as you may have heard, is the cause of some recent divorces.
So it is understandable to be concerned if you find out that your spouse has a profile on the website. But what should you do?
1. Prove it
First, secure...
Maintaining an excellent marriage requires a lot of time and effort in order to make sure that both parties are happy and fulfilled with their nuptial life. When issues rear their head during a marriage, both parties must commit to a lot of work in order to heal the rift created by the problem.
The happiest marriages are often the ones where both partners are fully invested in making...
No matter what the situation in your marriage is, divorce is always a scary word. Countless relationships outlast their expiration date due to fear – fear of being alone, fear of disappointing you family, fear of hurting your children. Fear should never be a reason to stay in a relationship that is no longer serving you and your partner.
Here are a few ways to recognize if you are staying in...
Differences in habits can cause problems for couples, and even lead to divorce. While most people don’t want a partner exactly like them, having some similarities helps create harmony; conversely, some lifestyle choices can destroy a relationship when both partners don’t see eye-to-eye. When the members of a couple have different drinking habits, issues can arise that could end the...
You’re standing in front of a judge, a sheaf of papers in your hand. At the table behind you is your soon-to-be-ex and her family lawyer. You open your mouth to speak. What could possibly go wrong?
According to Jennifer Brandt, family lawyer with the firm of Cozen O’Connor, just about anything. The clients she counsels have wisely chosen not to DIY when it comes to divorce, despite the wealth...