If there’s debt, make sure you have a lawyer
In an earlier post, I explained why it is important to have a lawyer for a separation agreement even if the two parties have agreed on everything. It is even [...read full post]
Categorized: Debt, Finances, Separation.
In keeping with the goals of Bell’s “Let’s Talk” campaign, we thought it was an appropriate time to talk about how separation and divorce can affect the mental well-being of separating couples and their children.
Divorce Statistics
With 40% of [...read full post]
Categorized: Divorce, Mental Wellness, Separation.
What does it mean to be a “common-law spouse”?
More than ever couples are living together before marriage, and after a certain period of time, we tend to say that they are “common-law spouses”. But what does it mean to [...read full post]
Categorized: Common Law, Family Law, Separation.
A number of tax issues are raised when you separate or divorce from your spouse. By identifying these issues at an early stage, separating spouses can be better informed, and proactive about organizing the documents and information they will need [...read full post]
Categorized: British Columbia, Separation, Tax.
Many family law clients ask if they should hire a private investigator to prove their spouses are cheating—probably because Canadians watch too many American legal TV shows.
If you talk to any Toronto divorce lawyer (or any family law lawyer [...read full post]
Categorized: Separation.