5 Divorce Myths You Need to Know
Going through a divorce is an experience that is going to be different for everyone, so there’s going to be lots of stories that circulate from people’s experiences going through this. From those stories, there may be some myths created that just aren’t true about going through a divorce. Here’s are 5 myths about divorce that you need to know. #1 Someone should win, and someone should lose...
Your Divorce Checklist
Going through a divorce can be really difficult – emotionally and financially. As you’re going through this time in your life, you probably don’t even know where to start or what to do. It’s not like a divorce is something you do every day. If you are going through a separation or divorce, here is a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for a divorce application in Ontario....
The importance of self-care during a divorce
When you’re going through a separation or divorce, it can be extremely emotional and stressful: there may be lots of fighting and turmoil between you and your partner – and even if the break up is amicable, it is going to be a time of uncertainty. Coming to terms with the end of a serious relationship is hard, and taking care of yourself during this time will be paramount to getting through...
Who Gets the Family Pet After Divorce?
Going through a divorce or separation is really difficult for everyone involved. Sometimes the hardest part is splitting up the assets accumulated during the relationship, but there are some things you can’t split evenly. That situation often occurs when a family has a pet, and both sides are attached to the pet, so they want to bring the pet to their new home. Who wants the pet? Chances are,...
Divorce and COVID-19: Should You Wait?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll not only on people’s health and businesses, but in many cases, also on their marriages. Over the past year, we have seen a surge in divorce filings. The challenge however is that during the pandemic, the courts have been largely closed other than for emergency hearings. This has left some people wondering whether they should wait until things open up a...
How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer in Toronto and Get a Free Consultation [2024 Updated Guide]
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Going Into the Holiday Season After a Divorce and What to Expect
Divorce – even if it is mutual and reasonably amicable – can be a stressful and painful process. In fact, some say that going through a divorce is similar to experiencing a death in the family. There is a time of grief and transition. And if you are going into the holiday season after a recent divorce, instead of being a happy and joyful time, the holidays can intensify feelings of sadness...Podcast: “Grey Divorce”, the Divorce over 50
document.createElement('audio'); https://www.torontodivorcelaw.com/lorne-fine_grey-divorce_sep26-2020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview at Zoomer Radio AM740 in Toronto, family and divorce lawyer Lorne Fine of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation shares his experience and advice on “grey divorce”, the separation of...Family Law & Divorce Questions Answered (Live Video Stream)
Well known and experienced, Toronto-based divorce lawyer, Lorne J. Fine went live in social media to answer frequently asked questions on family law matters, such as divorce, custody, child and spousal support and property division. What is and how to prepare a separation agreement? What to do if you are afraid to tell your spouse you want to get divorced? Can a child under 12 deny...