How Much to Share With Your Children About Your Divorce
Talking to children about your divorce may seem so painful that you begin to question whether it’s even necessary to have such a difficult conversation. Yet you know the time will come when something must be said. The question is what to say, and how to say it. Here is what to keep in mind when talking to children about your divorce. Write out or rehearse what you are going to tell them ahead...
Maintaining a Good Relationship With Your Children While Undergoing a Divorce
Your relationship with your spouse may have failed, but you are both determined to handle it like adults. After the separation and the dealings with your divorce lawyer, you want the children to have the exact same feelings of safety and well-being around mum and dad that they do now. The unfortunate fact is, no matter how loving your family is, your relationship with your children after...Canada Divorce Rate Statistics: What Does The Future Hold?
According to a 2011 General Social Survey on Families, around five million Canadians either divorced or separated sometime within the last 20 years. Clinical counselor Bill Wagg said: “We are the first and second generation to have such a high divorce rate. In the last 10 years, there’s been a real effort to have children spend equal time with each parent. We don’t know yet...Settlor of a Trust, Assets & FLA purposes
There is ample case law confirming that the beneficiary of a trust has a property interest for FLA purposes. Black v. Black, O.J. No. 1975, 18 R.F.L. (3d) 303 (H.C.J.); Brinkos v. Brinkos, O.J. No. 1140, 20 R.F.L. (3d) 445; and many others. I have never seen a case where a non-beneficiary of a trust was found to have a property interest in the trust for FLA purposes. In Spencer v. Riesberry,...Divorce And Annulment Lawyers In Toronto
Finding the right divorce and annulment lawyers in Toronto is of the utmost importance, not just for your wallet, but also for your family’s future and your own sanity. With that in mind, we’re going to talk you through some of the traits and things you can expect from a good lawyer, along with some of the warning bells you should try and avoid at all costs. Traits of reputable...
Is Adultery Considered Ground For Divorce In Ontario?
Under the federal Divorce Act, divorce is granted if the marriage has broken down. A marriage is said to have broken down if the spouses have lived separately for a year or more, if adultery has occurred or there is evidence of mental or physical cruelty. Keep in mind when filing for divorce in Ontario, it must be the other spouse that commits adultery, a person cannot apply for divorce based...
Signs Of Extramarital Affairs
Most affairs begin when a spouse starts to have a connection with someone else. Infidelity causes emotional and financial difficulties; this is especially so when a spouse showers the third party with lavish gifts. If you are suspicious that your spouse has an extra marital affair, you may be wondering what the signs of infidelity are. Discussed below are things you need to look out for if...
5 Signs Of A Cheating Husband
You have a deep feeling that something is not right but you cannot point at something specific. Your husband has become distant and you have reasons to suspect he is cheating. Although you may have suspicions, having proof could help. Suspicions of infidelity cause insecurity, fear, anger anxiety and even depression. Here are warning signs that your husband could be cheating. Lack of Intimacy...
Various Signs Your Spouse Is Cheating
Having a cheating spouse is a concern that haunts many couples in marriage. Just the thought of your husband or wife kissing another person makes you cringe. Some will overlook obvious signs of a cheating spouse only to be surprised later with divorce papers dumped in their laps and sitting in front of a family lawyer. Most couples tend to overlook these signs because the pain that comes with...