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
Doomed Marriage Before the ‘I do’s’: Premature Signs of 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 seeing the red flags and figuring out exactly what she needed/wanted, she had a better chance of finding a man who was ready and
Children and Divorce – How You Can Help Your Child Adjust
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 a child of divorce, every situation is different. My parents were high school sweethearts and were together for over 10 years before
5 Mistakes Made in Divorce Proceedings
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 to be in Family Court. It really is an awful experience. But, alas, if you are in Family Court, heed the following good advice… or
Build Trust in Divorce and Avoid Family Court
Trust is essential for every relationship and is often damaged when people are getting divorced. It can be damaged many different ways. An affair, a lie or a betrayal can damage trust. Trust may also be broken when people change and no longer understand each other. They just grow apart.
In my life, I know
The “Roll” of RRSP’s in Your Separation and Divorce
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, RRSP’s are part of the property settlement.
Our guest blog this week is by Sandra Ramos, a well known financial advisor in Barrie, Ontario. She