Divorce

Julia, a paralegal with a firm in Philadelphia, was tired of looking for (but not finding) Mr. Right. That is until she realized she was continually choosing Mr. Wrong. By finally…

If your marriage ended due to an affair, extramarital affair, or “cheating” this question is likely at the front of your mind: What impact will infidelity have on a divorce…

Effective March 18, 2013, British Columbia made major changes to its family laws and introduced the BC Family Law act. This was a big overhaul in areas such as •…

This is a massive decision. Don’t take it lightly. Choosing the right divorce lawyer or family lawyer is important. The people/ firm you choose is going to be working very…

I am honoured to be presenting at the Technology and Family Law Conference live webcast which will be aired on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, from 12 noon until 1:30 pm.…

The total amount of revolving debt in Canada is more than $600 billion, and that doesn’t include secured debt, like mortgages and car loans. When you carry a chunk of…

A child of divorce writes on how to help your child during divorce. What better source? Thanks to Melissa Farrell a freelance writer who lives in Kansas for her insights. Speaking as…

Today’s guest blogger is writing about the 5 mistakes made by people who are in family court. While the advice is sound, it reinforces to me how undesirable it is…

Trust is essential for every relationship and is often damaged when people are getting divorced. It can be damaged in many different ways. An affair, a lie or a betrayal…

Registered Retirement Savings Plans are the main savings vehicle for many Canadians, especially those who don’t have a pension through their employment. As a result, upon separation and divorce, RRSPs…

There is a saying… “the Devil is in the Details”…. meaning details that are overlooked can cause problems later. No doubt this is true when drafting a separation agreement. Attention…

Christmas is for children but when Mom and Dad have separated or divorced, it can be a difficult time. I remember how difficult it was my first year after separation.…