How to Share a Cottage with Your Ex
While divorce is largely about dividing assets, the post-divorce period often involves some continued contact, particularly in the management of any remaining shared property or social connections. These aspects come together when resolving how to handle continued shared space like a cottage. Here are a few ways to make sharing your cottage easier on you both: 1. Sort out the legal aspect...
Does an “Empty Nest” Have You Thinking About a Divorce?
One of the few constants of life is change. As you and your partner grow old together, the person that you married all those years ago has become someone different – something that happens to everybody as time passes. One of the biggest changes that a married couple experiences is when they’ve successfully raised their child to become a fully-functioning adult. After you’ve put...
Why Are More People Getting Divorced in their Late 50’s?
Divorce is never a pleasant experience, regardless of how old you are when you face the possibility that your marriage might not be working. Typically speaking, the longer you stay married the more likely you are to stay married. However, recent trends have shown a marked increase in divorce among people who are 50 years of age and older. Many reasons exist for couples to stay together,...
Will Giving Your Spouse a 30-Second Hug Save Your Marriage?
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...
Is Your Fear of Being Alone Keeping You From Filing A Divorce?
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...
Are Couples with Different Drinking Habits more likely to Divorce?
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...
What Your Kids Really Think About Divorce
Kids and divorce rarely make up a pleasant combination. As you might guess, everyone reacts to the situation differently. What these children think, at the time of the divorce, typically helps to shape them into the adults they eventually become. Read further to learn more about some of the things that kids REALLY think about their parents splitting up. The information might surprise you! The...
Divorced and Need to Travel with Your Child Outside the Country? Here’s What You Need to Know!
When you’re a divorced parent with a child, it seems as though everything becomes more complicated. Weekend plans are no longer simple and straightforward – you need to coordinate with your ex. Things can become even more problematic if you suddenly need to travel outside of Canada, and you need to take your kids with you. You might be very stressed out and not aware of the legal...