When you’re a divorced parent with a child, it seems as though everything becomes more complicated. Weekend plans are no longer simple and straightforward – you need to coordinate with your ex.
Things can become even more problematic if you suddenly need to travel outside of Canada, and you need to take your kids with you. You might be very stressed out and not aware of the legal...
Divorce represents the dissolution of a marriage. For children, especially if they are young, it can seem as though their world is ending.
Children do understand that when their parents fight, they’re unhappy. They might not understand the deeper issues at play, and the announcement of divorce can still come as a shock. Children can respond with hostility. Read on to learn how you can...
Going through a divorce is an emotionally painful and stressful time. It can be even worse if there are children involved.
The Canadian Paediatric Society has come up with some tips to help children whose parents are going through a separation or a divorce. Read on to learn the best steps to take for your child right now.
What to Do During a Separation
Many couples separate before going...
When a marriage ends, it’s hard on both the partners. Your dreams of spending the rest of your lives together have disappeared.
Divorce can be especially difficult for children. Younger children and teens might not understand what’s happening. Their world has changed drastically, and they’re not sure how to proceed. Your children will be taking their cues from you, so your...
Social media has changed every aspect of our lives. We can connect with old friends and distant relatives.
Thanks to the recent ruling of a Manhattan Supreme Court judge, social media can now be a way to serve legal documents. His ruling may usher in a new era in family law.
The Background
In 2009, Brooklyn nurse Ellanora Baidoo married Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku. The couple wed in a civil...
Divorce makes children face the fearful prospect that their mom and dad aren’t happy anymore. Even when love is lavished on the children, they feel anxiety around the breakup and resulting changes. Older kids bear the burden of increased understanding, while remaining helpless to change the situation.
What research has shown is that the effects of all this upheaval tend to be temporary....
You’ve been through it all: the looks of shock, the sympathetic stares, the denial (“But you two were always so happy!”). As soon as you announced your breakup and hired a Toronto divorce lawyer, it seemed like open season for people to let you know what they thought of your marriage in the first place, and what they now think of your divorce.
Haven’t you been through enough without the...
If you are the one who wants a divorce, you may feel calm, in control, and sure of your decision. Going through a divorce is different from what you experienced breaking up with past romantic partners. A divorce formally ends your marriage. It can be a complicated, lengthy and a harrowing procedure. There will be some emotional pain, potential doubts about your choices, and the challenge of...
After the first ten years of marriage, you felt that you’d made it – gotten through all there was to get through with your spouse. After twenty years of building a life together, you probably noticed how special your relationship was in terms of longevity alone. But at 30 years of marriage, you’re considering getting a divorce.
Are You Considering Getting a Divorce?
It happens. In fact, it’s...
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...