Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Separation? Pros, Cons, and Practical Tips
Do you need a lawyer for your separation? If you’re going through a separation on the way to a divorce, you’ve probably wondered: “Do I actually need a lawyer for this early stage, or can I handle things myself?” It’s a fair question. Lawyers can seem intimidating (and, let’s be honest, expensive), and there’s a lot you might feel comfortable sorting...
Rules for Living Together While Separated – Tips from a Family Lawyer
It’s common for couples to live together before marriage—but what about after separation? If you’re newly separated, then there may be financial realities, such as rising house costs and job market instability, that are making it impractical for you to move out into separate residences immediately. Under Canadian law, having an official separation date is the first step towards qualifying for...
Your First Meeting with a Divorce Lawyer: How to Prepare
Are you gearing up for your first meeting with a divorce lawyer? If so, you might have some concerns about what to expect, and how you should prepare. After all, it’s a crucial initial step that can significantly impact the outcome of your divorce proceedings. 1. What’s the Objective? The initial consultation with your lawyer has three main goals: To convey the needed background facts and...
How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer in Toronto and Get a Free Consultation [2024 Updated Guide]
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Well known and experienced, Toronto-based divorce lawyer, Lorne J. Fine went live in social media to answer frequently asked questions on family law matters, such as divorce, custody, child and spousal support and property division. What is and how to prepare a separation agreement? What to do if you are afraid to tell your spouse you want to get divorced? Can a child under 12 deny...
Family Lawyer Fees in Ontario – How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Canada?
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Effects of Divorce on Children – From a Family Lawyer’s Perspective
Separation and divorce can be a brutally painful and ongoing source of disruption to your life – and the lives of your children and to the lives of many Canadian families. What does divorce do to a child? The body of research is clear: common reactions to divorce can be limited over the short term and as parents come to terms with the changes divorce brings, their children often regain their...
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...
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...