Divorce

Accrued debt can be overwhelming to the point where payments exceed the amount of income a person earns. When making payments becomes insurmountable, bankruptcy may be a solution that allows…

We all know about lawyers being involved in the divorce process, but what about other professionals? Family professionals are often used in the collaborative practice process and may assist parties…

When a marriage is failing, most couples know that the end is near and that divorce is an inevitable eventuality. There are cases, however, when an escalated disagreement or extended…

Interview with Sue Cook, Owner of Family Therapy and Life Coaching Group We all know about lawyers being involved in the divorce process, but what about other professionals? Family professionals are…

When the dust settles following a divorce, most issues of property and financial matters are generally finalized and will not be revisited by either party or a court. However, spousal…

Parental Alienation is harmful to children. The negative impact of alienation may include depression, substance abuse, low self-esteem, self-hatred, guilt, poor interpersonal relationships, distorted view of reality, and self-doubt. Most…

Coping with the First Christmas After Divorce Whether you divorced 11 months ago, or you are among the select few living a “Christmas divorce,” the first Christmas post marital split…

Getting a Divorce? If you are getting a divorce, you need a qualified, experienced family law attorney on your side. This is not the time to “do it yourself.” You…

What is Financial Disclosure? Are contemplating a separation or divorce? One of the most important procedural steps you can anticipate is the exchange of full and frank financial disclosure. Family law legislation requires both…

There comes a time in our life when you must make decisions based on what lies ahead in your future. The decision could be to pack up and move to…

Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. In addition to the emotional impact of separating, you and your spouse face a lot of important decisions about property, finances and…

Getting a clear picture of the overall divorce rate in Canada has been challenging since Statistics Canada stopped collecting the data on census forms in 2008. By using and compiling…