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…
Planning to travel abroad with your child(ren)? Travel abroad with children during separation and divorce can sometimes be denied by the courts. How do the courts deal with an urgent plea from a parent to travel with their children abroad during a heated separation? They press pause so all parties…
Why Back to School Time is so Stressful For Separated Families & What You Can Do to Cope: September can be a stressful time for families, but even more so for separated or divorced ones. Parenting Time Changes For children who have two homes, there can be dramatic changes in…
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…