4 Things to Avoid Saying When Telling Your Kids About Divorce
It’s no surprise that talking to kids about divorce is hard. You have to manage your own emotions, anticipate theirs, and try to reassure them that you’ll both still be there for them (or, in some cases, face the reality that one of you may not be willing to take on full responsibility). To help guide your discussions, here are 4 things to avoid saying to your children when...
How to Divide Time with Your Kids BEFORE the Custody Agreement
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you’re already aware of how your kids can be a source of contention. The situation can be even worse if you haven’t signed a custody agreement yet. However, this doesn’t have to lead to arguments. Read on to learn how to divide time with your children before you sign the custody agreement. Putting Your Children’s Needs...
Worried About Losing a Family Pet in Your Divorce?
If you’re going through a divorce and are worried about never being able to see your beloved pet again, you’re not alone. For many people, pets are like children to them. The thought of losing “custody” of Fido or Fluffy keeps them awake at night. Read on to learn how Ontario courts determine who gets to keep pets after a divorce. How Does the Law View Pets? Firstly,...
“White Lies” That May Lead to Divorce
How many times in your marriage have you told a white lie? These harmless untruths don’t have any consequences, or so we think. We engage in white lies to protect our spouses’ feelings. However, white lies are actually quite destructive – if the other partner finds out about the deceit, the marriage could be over. Read on to learn which white lies may lead to divorce. Cash...
How to Protect Your Savings During Divorce
Are you about to go through a divorce and are worried you’re going to lose your life savings? It’s a common fear. Who hasn’t heard stories about how their friend lost everything to his ex-wife during their divorce? No one wants to go through that. But, who wants to be stuck in a loveless marriage? You can go through a divorce without losing your life savings – read on...
Getting Divorced in Your Late 50s? You’re Not Alone, and Here’s Why
How many people do you know getting divorced in their late 50s? The chances are that there are quite a few people. The stereotype of people in their 50s leading quieter, slower lives has been shattered by this phenomenon. Read on to learn why common life changes are causing people in their 50s to reassess their marriages and sometimes end them. Empty Nests, Ruffled Feathers After the kids...
Why Divorce Rates Rise When Temperatures Fall
Once upon a time, January was informally known as “divorce month.” Even though marital strife and divorce can happen at any time of the year, the majority of filings usually seemed to come in with the new year. But change is in the air. A recent study by Findlaw.com recently reported that divorce filings are trending toward the spring season now, with March emerging as the new “divorce...
Divorce and the Family Cottage: Will You Lose it?
Are some of your fondest memories from the summers you spent at your family’s cottage? If you’re going through a divorce, you might be worried you’ll lose access to it forever. Read on to learn about how Ontario’s divorce laws treat cottages and recreational properties and what that means to you. The Matrimonial Home Ontario law recognizes the matrimonial home as a...
4 Ways a Divorce Can Improve Your Life
A divorce can be many things. Painful, messy, long. People talk about the downsides, the loss of stability, the costs, trying to divide everything between spouses, but there are upsides to divorce that are rarely discussed. You’re more confident in relationships Lori Bizzoco believes that: “After divorce, you’re more confident about the type of partner you want and don’t...