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...
In order to qualify to get a divorce in Ontario, you must:
Have been legally married in Canada or another country
Intend to permanently separate from your spouse (or have done so already), with no chance of getting back together
Have lived in Ontario, as must your spouse, for at least 12 months before you apply for divorce
You must be able to prove that your marriage is irreparably broken....
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....
Divorce has profound psychological effects on women as well as men, affecting them mentally, emotionally, physically, and economically. While women often bear a heavier burden in terms of emotional and economic impacts, both genders face significant challenges. Importantly, not every aspect of divorce is negative, and some individuals emerge stronger and more resilient. The psychological...
Some Canadian residents may be confused about the rights of parties who have a common law relationship or a common law marriage. The idea of possibly having to file for divorce might be lingering within some common law married people’s minds. A certified, respectable divorce lawyer can answer any questions a person may have about the process of separating. This person would also be able...
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http://zml-s3.zoomerradio.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goldhawk/2013-04-29-goldhawk-podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview with Dale Goldhawk of Zoomer Radio AM740 in Toronto, family and divorce lawyer Lorne Fine of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation provides advice on how to experience the least...
In contrast to a divorce, which means termination of a marriage, a marriage annulment means that a marriage never legally happened. It is important to note that the court does not recognize religious annulments, which state that something was lacking in order to validate the relationship as a marriage. Canadian law limits the grounds for seeking an annulment. Guidance from a family law expert...
http://zml-s3.zoomerradio.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goldhawk/2013-11-28-2-goldhawk-podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview with Dale Goldhawk of Zoomer Radio AM740 in Toronto, family law and divorce lawyer Lorne Fine of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation discusses the top 10 questions that someone should ask their divorce lawyer...
If you meet a divorce attorney in Toronto, you need to be prepared to talk. He or she will have questions for you that will shape your representation. Below are the five most commonly asked questions by divorce attorneys:
Basic Personal Information
Unsurprisingly, your attorney will want to know a bit about you. He or she is going to need to know information including your full name, your...
Many people who are considering dissolving their marriage would like to know the difference between divorce and annulment. Both terms refer to the dissolution of the union between two people. However, an annulment differs from a divorce in that it implies that the marriage never existed.
When two people are divorced, the courts retain the records of the marriage. The female spouse has the...