The Unique Challenges of a Military Divorce
In Canada, an estimated 5% of military personnel are divorced or separated. A normal divorce can be a difficult thing for most people to deal with. A military divorce can be substantially harder to deal with. Child Custody In most divorce cases, the main point of contention is children and custody. For those serving the military, they may have long absences from their child’s life, making it...
My Ex Spouse Wants to Move Our Kids Out of the Province. What Can I Do?
For divorced couples, time spent with their children can be fleeting, usually following rigid times set by the courts. This can be made substantially worse if the parent with custody elects to move out of the province, either for work or through a desire for a fresh start. If your ex-spouse is planning on moving and taking the kids with them, you may be wondering what you can do about this....
Why You Need to Let CRA Know You’re Getting Divorced
Divorce is stressful regardless of your particular situation, and the legal requirements of divorce can be confusing. However, keeping up with the paperwork can save you a lot of headaches and heartache. Here are the top three reasons you need to let CRA know that you’re getting divorced: 1. You’re required to Divorce is difficult enough to deal with even if you aren’t in...
What if You Have to Move Back in With Your Parents After Divorce
Divorce can sometimes feel like a step back, especially if you have to move back in with your parents; however, you can use this as an opportunity to strengthen the significant relationships that remain in your life as you reorient yourself. Here are some tips for how to manage your new situation to make things easier for yourself and your parents: 1.Figure out the financial details as soon...
What to Do When Your Spouse has an Ashley Madison Profile
Ashley Madison has become the household name for unfaithfulness, with the site proudly proclaiming that it is “the most famous name in infidelity and married dating.” And as you may have heard, is the cause of some recent divorces. So it is understandable to be concerned if you find out that your spouse has a profile on the website. But what should you do? 1. Prove it First, secure...
How Can I Protect My Cottage During a Divorce?
The division of property during a divorce is a complex issue. While you’re potentially worried about where you are going to live, property used primarily for recreation like your cottage is also going to be important to your future happiness. Here are some tips for protecting your cottage when you’re in the process of getting a divorce: 1. Know Your Advantages According to the...
How to Share a Cottage with Your Ex
While divorce is largely about dividing assets, the post-divorce period often involves some continued contact, particularly in the management of any remaining shared property or social connections. These aspects come together when resolving how to handle continued shared space like a cottage. Here are a few ways to make sharing your cottage easier on you both: 1. Sort out the legal aspect...
How is Property Divided Between Spouses?
One of the many tasks that you have to take care of when getting a divorce involves dividing all the property that the both of you have accumulated over the period of your marriage. There are various rules and regulations that make up the law regarding property division, most of which involve the recognition that both members of a matrimonial home contribute equally to the collective wealth...