One of the toughest decisions you can ever make in your marriage is whether separation is the right move for you and your family. Nevertheless, once the two of you have reached a mutual agreement to go through with the separation, the next crucial step is carrying it out successfully. One of the ways to avoid misunderstanding and stress during this period is to prepare yourself in advance. One...
Although family law, including those statutes pertaining to divorce and separation, differ from one province to another, many of the major provisions and concepts associated with these laws largely are the same across Canada. Although filing a marital separation agreement may require some slightly different procedures in each province, the overall process largely is the same from coast to...
Marital separation agreements are legally binding contracts that define how spouses will distribute assets during a legal separation. The terms of the agreement can also be used to establish who the children will live with permanently, and the range of visitation privileges that the non-custodial parent receives. A well-prepared agreement alleviates some of the pressure associated with a...
Marital separation can be many things. It can be a cooling off period, a time to get some space or even a precursor to divorce. Above all else, though, it is a confusing and often frightening time during which many are left at wit’s end. If you want to make it through a separation, you need to find a way to cope. If you want to keep yourself centered, try following the three pieces of...
