Court Orders Without Prejudice
What is the meaning of a “temporary without prejudice” Order? Temporary order An interim order (“temporary” order in the language of the Family Law Rules) was described by Zuber J.A. in Sypher v. Sypher, 1986 CarswellOnt 282, O.J. No. 536, 2 R.F.L. (3d) 413, dismissing an appeal from an interim spousal support order: At the outset, it is appropriate to observe that interim orders are intended...
Why This NY Woman Filed Her Divorce Papers on Facebook
Social media has changed every aspect of our lives. We can connect with old friends and distant relatives. Thanks to the recent ruling of a Manhattan Supreme Court judge, social media can now be a way to serve legal documents. His ruling may usher in a new era in family law. The Background In 2009, Brooklyn nurse Ellanora Baidoo married Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku. The couple wed in a civil...
9 Things to Say When Your Aunt Lily Asks About Your Divorce
You’ve been through it all: the looks of shock, the sympathetic stares, the denial (“But you two were always so happy!”). As soon as you announced your breakup and hired a Toronto divorce lawyer, it seemed like open season for people to let you know what they thought of your marriage in the first place, and what they now think of your divorce. Haven’t you been through enough without the...Starting the Process of Ending Your Marriage
If you are the one who wants a divorce, you may feel calm, in control, and sure of your decision. Going through a divorce is different from what you experienced breaking up with past romantic partners. A divorce formally ends your marriage. It can be a complicated, lengthy and a harrowing procedure. There will be some emotional pain, potential doubts about your choices, and the challenge of...
Married For Over 30 Years & What’s At Risk
After the first ten years of marriage, you felt that you’d made it – gotten through all there was to get through with your spouse. After twenty years of building a life together, you probably noticed how special your relationship was in terms of longevity alone. But at 30 years of marriage, you’re considering getting a divorce. Are You Considering Getting a Divorce? It happens. In fact, it’s...How Can I Overcome my Spouse Cheating?
Cheating of some kind (sexual, emotional, facebook) is common in relationships. Even if the person who has been cheated on saw it coming, knows the relationship is troubled, or has suspected infidelity in the past, there is still no way to emotionally prepare for the fact that your partner has, in whatever way, chosen someone else over you. Should I Stay or Should I Go? For some people,...Canada Divorce Rate Statistics: What Does The Future Hold?
According to a 2011 General Social Survey on Families, around five million Canadians either divorced or separated sometime within the last 20 years. Clinical counselor Bill Wagg said: “We are the first and second generation to have such a high divorce rate. In the last 10 years, there’s been a real effort to have children spend equal time with each parent. We don’t know yet...
Is Adultery Considered Ground For Divorce In Ontario?
Under the federal Divorce Act, divorce is granted if the marriage has broken down. A marriage is said to have broken down if the spouses have lived separately for a year or more, if adultery has occurred or there is evidence of mental or physical cruelty. Keep in mind when filing for divorce in Ontario, it must be the other spouse that commits adultery, a person cannot apply for divorce based...
Signs Of Extramarital Affairs
Most affairs begin when a spouse starts to have a connection with someone else. Infidelity causes emotional and financial difficulties; this is especially so when a spouse showers the third party with lavish gifts. If you are suspicious that your spouse has an extra marital affair, you may be wondering what the signs of infidelity are. Discussed below are things you need to look out for if...