Can A Woman Divorce Her Husband While Pregnant?
Divorce is a stressful experience and pregnancy could make the divorce process more complicated. The only way you can be granted divorce in Canada is if you prove to the court that your marriage has broken down and cannot be repaired. Divorce lawyers can help with this. At the moment, there are two ways that you could prove that your marriage...
What are the telltale signs that your marriage is on the rocks? There are different signs of impending divorce with each unique to certain situations. Some people think that their marriages would never end in divorce only to get surprised later in life when sitting in a family law court. If your marriage is falling apart, you could get help from a marriage counselor.
In cases where one partner...
Divorce papers can come as a shock especially if one spouse is caught off guard. Failure to deal with marital problems once they emerge leads to resentment and contempt. Experts have concluded that marriages do not break, they erode with time. Most couples will end up divorcing because they did not address certain issues once they emerged. Below is a list of signs that your marriage is on the...
Before you file for divorce, you need to assess how it would affect your life. There are various issues that emerge when you file for divorce; they include child custody and support, equitable property settlement or prenuptial agreements. Most people file for divorce not knowing the consequences it could have on their lives. A free consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer will enlighten...
One of the most common mistakes made by individuals going through a divorce process is failure to hire a divorce lawyer. Most people will opt to represent themselves (pro se representation) legally in an attempt to save money. There are many disadvantages to pro se representation and it may be more expensive than hiring a divorce lawyer. Moving forward with a divorce process without the proper...
We live in a world that has been transformed by advances in electronics within living memory. In many ways, we are still adjusting to the differences that social media sites and text messaging have made to the way we socialize and communicate. Although these changes may feel so new that it’s hard to believe that Twitter, email and the like can be accepted as evidence in court, the fact...
Getting a divorce may never be easy emotionally. But the process is a great deal easier if it is consensual. A consensual divorce is one in which you and your spouse both want a divorce.
If you can also agree on how to settle all of your family matters, you have an “uncontested divorce,” which is the easiest kind of all.
Canada has “no-fault” divorce. This means you do not have to prove that...
Often, the greatest challenges of a divorce start when the divorce is over. From ex-etiquette to serious conflict, figuring out how to deal with your ex’s family can be a bewildering and emotional experience. However, there are rewards for getting it right, whereas getting it wrong can be a source of ongoing stress.
For some, never having to see your in-laws again is a dream come true....
Alternative Dispute Guide & Rules For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation
What is ADR – alternative dispute resolution
negotiation or settlement meeting / mediation/ mediation-arbitration / arbitration/ collaborative
alternative to litigation
s.9 (2) Divorce Act – duty to advise to negotiate and mediate
all family lawyers use ADR/ spend most of my time...
Financial Disclosure Guide For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation
How to prepare a Financial Statement
The preparation of Financial Statements and Financial disclosure is critical in a Family/Divorce Law case. It is important for a party to make full and complete financial disclosure. If a party fails to make full and complete financial disclosure, it is...