When you are starting out in your divorce journey, there are so many things to consider. Many people will go through the divorce process, then look back and wish that things had gone differently. Let’s look at this from the lens of those who have gone through divorce, and are looking back with what they…
Turmoil In my meetings with divorce and common law separation clients I observe that there are typically many divorces occurring at the same time for any one family experiencing separation. The two partners experience their divorce differently, their children experience the divorce, but differently from their parents, and extended families and friendly support people have…
The COVID-19 crisis has created financial uncertainty for Canadians, including many who are faced with temporary lay offs. A temporary lay off creates a unique circumstance for the payment of child support. Child support payments are usually based on the payor’s most recent income information, but a temporary lay off brings sudden reduction in earnings,…
Introduction During separation and after divorce, the higher income person (the “Payor”) may be obligated to pay spousal and / or child support to the lower income person (the “Recipient”). The amount of the support payment is dependent, in part, on the Guideline Income of the Payor and, in some situations, that of the Recipient….
How can we resolve any ongoing family law disputes while the Courts are not hearing most matters due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Accessing the legal system can be difficult at the best of times. As the world wades through the current pandemic, alternative dispute resolution processes should be given consideration. One such approach is to…
Parents generally worry about the impact of divorce on their children. Serious harm can happen for kids during separation and the aftermath if moms and dads get sidetracked by strong negative emotions and conflicts and lose perspective on what’s important for their youngsters during this difficult time.