Top Tips for Summer vacation in separated families. Summer vacation in separated families can be bitter sweet. It is an opportunity to have quality time with your children, without the pressures of a school schedule. However, decisions about how the children spend their summer break can also be a source…
There has always been a great deal of stigma around separation and divorce, and people assume that a divorce will be financially crippling. This does not always have to be the case. There are many ways to protect yourself financially when separating. Married or Common Law- Does it Matter? If…
Separation and Back To School Getting children and families set up for school year schedules after a long summer break is complicated for everyone. When you add separation into the equation, planning can only get more complicated. Everyone involved wants the back to school process to be as smooth as…
Whether you are leaving an urgent situation, or have been considering divorce for a long time, there things you can do before you leave your marriage that will make it easier to separate in the long run. The use of texts, emails, and Facebook posts as evidence, has become commonplace in…
Is Voluntary Retirement a Material Change? It is not so easy to just voluntary retire, when you have to pay child support and/or spousal support. It is unwise to unilaterally cancel or reduce support payments. However, retirement or changing careers are still options for payors making major life changes. A…
Divorce statistics help us understand how marriages-and divorces- have changed over time. What exactly is the divorce rate in Canada, and what does that mean? Here are some simple facts to understand Canadian divorce statistics: How Many Marriages End in Divorce? The answer to this question depends on the timelines…