Why does closure seem so important when you are ending your marriage? As we let go of our marriage we are in desperate need of the appropriate amount of closure….
1. BE PATIENT So many clients come to me and say “How could he/she be surprised that I want a divorce? I have been telling him/her for years that I am not…
The truth is most couples don’t think about working together when it comes to their divorce. But a trend in family law is for spouses to choose a “Collaborative Process” which focuses…
When all was said and done, my divorce cost me way more than I originally thought or budgeted for. The majority of my expenses were on lawyers’ fees, I was in…
Hey readers…. If the last person you slept with was your ex you’re in a jam! You can’t get past your marriage if your only recollection of sexual experiences is…
How to handle your largest asset during the painful process of separation We’ve all heard the statistics. In Canada, close to 50 per centof marriages end in divorce or separation. No…
The Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3 (“FLA”) defines a category of property known as “excluded property” that is excluded from the equalization of a spouse’s net family property upon…
When you think about the many different legal issues in a divorce case, it can be, understandably, quite daunting. After all, not only do those who go through a divorce need…
If your spouse has stepped outside of your marriage with another lover, it’s natural to feel a roller coaster of emotions. You may become angry, depressed, embarrassed, and/or broken-hearted. However,…
While divorce isn’t easy for anyone, it can be particularly complex for wealthy families. Dividing more assets means couples face more legal complexities, and sometimes more heart aches. Ownership of…