One of the key assets in any marriage is the matrimonial home. It is where the spouses have lived together and often raised their family; it can be full of both good and bad memories, and for some spouses it can have an emotional value to them way out of accord with its actual
A Parents’ Guide to Children and Divorce
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A Parents’ Guide to Children and Divorce
Divorce is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through, whether they’re a spouse or a child of divorcing parents. Let’s look at some of the facts behind divorce and its effects on children, including how parents can help ensure their
Travelling with the kids? Get consent!
Planning a trip across the Canadian border with the kids this summer without the other parent? You need a notarized travel consent!
If you are separated, trips without the other parent are the new normal. There is nothing worse than being stopped at the border with your kids in tow because you don’t have the
Kids and Divorce
You may have come to the point where you admit to yourself that your marriage is over. You haven’t admitted it to anyone else because you were trying to make it work for the sake of your kids. But despite your best efforts to make the marriage work, the conflict between you is unbearable.
So,
Should I Spy on My Soon-to-be Ex?
We often hear clients say things like the following….
“Last night, I searched through Anne’s emails on her computer, and this is what I found…”
“I found these letters between Frank and his lawyer…”
“I installed spyware on Sue’s computer, and I’ve been recording her phone calls to Holly and Aiden, and you should
How Do Fathers (or Mothers) Get Custody of their Children?
There is a myth that fathers never get custody. This myth is based on the historic fact that most children traditionally were raised by mothers and that fathers were the bread-winners. As a result, in those days, it made sense that the courts assumed it was in the best interests of the children to be
What is the Difference between Joint Custody and Sole Custody
The term custody refers to how parents make decisions for their children. Joint Custody means that the major decisions are made by the parents together. Sole custody means that one parent makes the major decisions. If the other parent has sole custody, you have a legal right to access information about your children from caregivers
How To Reduce Stress for Children of Divorce
Daily structure and routine can help your children feel more secure.
Children often find school stressful. Add to that the anxiety and worries of a recent separation and it can be a very difficult time for children.
Giving your children a solid foundation of daily activities can help alleviate stress, anxiety and help with the
Divorce Apps: “There’s an app for that!”
Yes, there are apps to help make divorce go more smoothly. Edward Weinstein’s most recent blog introduces some new ones that can help make divorce less stressful and more functional. In addition, I encourage you to use Skype or Google Hangout. These are great ways of doing video conferencing with your children when you can’t
What’s Trending in Divorce?
Avvo recently did a survey of 890 consumers and 447 lawyers. Their results are in the infographic below. The number one concern for consumers going through a divorce is cost. Not surprising. Yet so many people end up in Family Court. Here is a good comparison of the costs of Ontario Family Court proceedings versus