We’re all familiar with the term “honeymoon phase”. It seems perhaps, like an odd thing to write about when discussing divorce, but I believe that there’s a honeymoon phase to…
I often hear about the trials and tribulations of step-parenthood which I understand as there is not a lot of support out there so step-parents can vent. However, I don’t…
How do I know my marriage is over? My husband and I have been together for more than half of my life—we started dating when I was 23 and I…
You’ve finally worked out all of the details of your separation. The agreement is being finalized and now it’s time for at least one parent to move. Whether one parent…
Yesterday was Father’s Day. It was a hard day for me. It was my “first” father’s day since our separation and I am not gonna lie – it was difficult….
The Ontario family court system faces the possibility of a profound change after former Ontario Court Chief Justice Annemarie Bonkalo released a report recommending that the Law Society of Upper…
I had an affair. I was deceitful, I was awful and I am not proud of my behaviour. I didn’t mean for it to happen – but I always knew…
When you are going through a separation from your spouse, it is inevitably an emotional journey. Whether the separation is amicable for both parties or it is a bitter parting,…
We met in university and were the first of our friends to get married. We had our kids soon after we graduated and I chose to stay at home and…
When people are going through a tragedy, they not only need a lending ear and a lot of love, they actually need physical strength and “moving power”. “Moving” meaning house…