Your Divorce Checklist

Going through a divorce can be really difficult – emotionally and financially. As you’re going through this time in your life, you probably don’t even know where to start or what to do. It’s not like a divorce is something you do every day. If you are going through a separation or divorce, here is a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for a divorce application in Ontario....

The importance of self-care during a divorce

When you’re going through a separation or divorce, it can be extremely emotional and stressful: there may be lots of fighting and turmoil between you and your partner – and even if the break up is amicable, it is going to be a time of uncertainty. Coming to terms with the end of a serious relationship is hard, and taking care of yourself during this time will be paramount to getting through...

Divorce and COVID-19: Should You Wait?

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll not only on people’s health and businesses, but in many cases, also on their marriages. Over the past year, we have seen a surge in divorce filings. The challenge however is that during the pandemic, the courts have been largely closed other than for emergency hearings. This has left some people wondering whether they should wait until things open up a...

Going Into the Holiday Season After a Divorce and What to Expect

Divorce – even if it is mutual and reasonably amicable – can be a stressful and painful process. In fact, some say that going through a divorce is similar to experiencing a death in the family. There is a time of grief and transition. And if you are going into the holiday season after a recent divorce, instead of being a happy and joyful time, the holidays can intensify feelings of sadness...

Finalizing a Divorce Before Valentine’s Day

Roses are Red… Our Marriage is Through When a relationship ends, cutting the cord can be the quickest and easiest way to move on. Valentine’s Day – Not Just For Flowers Anymore February 14 is often the most anticipated and dreaded date on the calendar — Valentine’s Day. The final holiday of the winter season, it is an annual celebration of love for many and a reminder of broken hearts...

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...

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...