When never-married couples with kids decide to separate, it’s often the children who are at the centre of the most important—and sometimes the most difficult—decisions. That’s especially true for parents…
When it comes to same sex divorce in Ontario, the journey can hold distinct challenges despite the equal legal footing established with the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2005. While…
Creating a parenting plan helps bring structure and stability to a time of change, especially when it is confusing and emotional for children. It gives both parents a clear understanding…
Divorce mistakes can be costly — both emotionally and financially. From legal fees to the expense of setting up a second household, the decisions you make during a separation can…
Celebrating Father’s Day after divorce can be tricky especially if it’s the first one since the separation. For many dads, it’s an emotional day, and it may feel strange or…
When a couple separates or divorces, emotions can run high—especially when children are involved—but sometimes one of the parents takes it to the point of parental alienation. While it’s completely…
Going through a separation or divorce is hard enough, but when your ex moves out of the province—or even out of the country—it can leave you wondering how spousal support…
When families separate, emotions run high and questions about a child choosing a parent to live with naturally come up. Parents may wonder if a child’s wishes will decide where…
When a divorce involves substance abuse, it can make an already difficult process even more overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with emotional fallout, legal roadblocks, or financial instability, divorcing an addict…
Making a schooling choice after divorce or separation can be challenging—especially if your ex does not agree. Whether you are thinking about switching your child to a Catholic, private, or…
Mother’s Day can bring up a lot of emotions, especially for ex-partners who are co-parenting. While your relationship with your ex may have changed, the role of a parent lasts…
Coordinating a schedule for the Easter holidays after a separation or divorce can be challenging, but with planning and communication, you can create a positive experience for your child(ren). Ontario…
You’re madly in love, engaged, and ready to start your future together – then your partner asks about a marriage contract. Does this mean they don’t trust you? Not at…
There are many reasons why people choose alternative methods of resolving disputes instead of choosing a litigious approach (meaning, going to Court). Among them: Cost I’m not just referring to…
The holiday season is upon us. Everywhere you look, family and friends are sharing holiday cheer. If you are going through the process of separating or divorcing from your spouse…
The nature of my practice means that I spend a lot of time delivering tough news to my clients. Sometimes, it’s something as simple as telling my client that they…
When parents separate, often one of their biggest concerns is: What will happen to our children? There are so many questions – Which parent will my children live with? Will…
I have my children in my care about equal time. How does this affect my child support? In order to have a shared parenting arrangement, the child or children must…
I often get questions from parents who want to understand their child support obligations after their children turn eighteen. Many believe that child support ends when the child is eighteen…
Separation and/or divorce are obviously difficult times for two people. Separating and/or divorcing with children in the mix is a whole other issue. Navigating the co-parenting waters will be tricky,…
What happens if you become unable to pay the child support payments you were ordered to pay or that you agreed to pay based on a written agreement? Unfortunately, people…
A friend recently told me that she and her spouse of twelve years had decided to separate. She was worried about the impact that the separation would have on their…
Question: I don’t want to get divorced. Can I get an annulment instead? Answer: Annulments are different from divorces. A divorce is the legal end to a marriage, granted by…
When you think of “divorce”, what comes to mind? I conducted an unscientific and informal poll which asked that very question. I noticed many responses were along the lines of…
A few years ago, I wrote an article about “How To Save Money On Your Divorce”. While I still stand by what I wrote in that article, I have also…
Check out the PDF of this article by, Carolyn J. Chambers, for the Summer-Fall 2018 DFA Journal here:
