Family Lawyer Fees in Ontario – How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Canada?

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4 Things You Should Ask Your Family Lawyer in Your First Meeting

If you’ve never visited a divorce lawyer’s office before, you might feel intimidated and nervous. You’ve probably heard lots of stories about divorce attorneys, none of them good. However, going to a divorce lawyer for the first time doesn’t have to be an awful experience if you’re prepared. And remember, the lawyer is there to help you through this challenging time. Read on to learn about...

Start Your New Life with a Post-Divorce Bucket List

There’s no arguing that the majority of divorces are unhappy events. Rare is the divorce that’s completely mutual and pain-free. Due to the traumatic nature of the dissolution of marriage, it’s always advisable to try to salvage your relationship if you’re not experiencing emotional or physical abuse from your partner. However, when divorce is the option that makes the most sense, it’s...

The Difference Between Canadian and US Divorce Laws

Divorce law in Canada and the United States is similar in terms of the dissolution of marriage and the division of wealth and child custody. How the law is enforced, however, differs greatly. Canada has a federal divorce act while the United States leaves the specifics up to each individual state. Canadian provinces can make only small changes in family law to suit jurisdictional...

Are You Avoiding Divorce Because Your Family “Stays Together?”

Staying together for the sake of the kids is a noble idea. Divorce is never a pleasant situation, and your kids will have to deal with the dissolution of your marriage in spite of your best efforts to shield them from it. Depending on the circumstances, it may indeed be a good idea to remain married. Unfortunately, if the relationship can’t be healed, then staying together for the kids could...

Do Your Spouse’s Parent Object to a Prenup?

Prenups can be difficult to negotiate. When you’re about to get married, you want to be thinking about all the good times you’ll have, not the potential for the relationship to end. But a prenup isn’t a forecast of failure; rather, it is a sensible precaution that sets out how assets and support will be handled in the event that things don’t go as planned. Of course,...

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...

Divorcing Your Husband While Pregnant – A Good Move?

Can A Woman Divorce Her Husband While Pregnant? Divorce is a stressful experience and pregnancy could make the divorce process more complicated. The only way you can be granted divorce in Canada is if you prove to the court that your marriage has broken down and cannot be repaired. Divorce lawyers can help with this. At the moment, there are two ways that you could prove that your marriage...