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, but the sailing will be much smoother if you follow these simple tips: 1. Do not post nasty, cryptic posts on Instagram, TikTok/Other Social Media…
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 two children and how difficult it would be to split their time between their parents. She told me that she wanted to keep the house,…
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 a Judge. In Canada, you can obtain a divorce if there is a breakdown in the marriage, based on one of three grounds: living separate…
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 “lawyers”, “expensive”, “stressful” and “financially debilitating”. It doesn’t have to be this way. While taking steps to separate two lives that may include children and…
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 noticed since, based on my clients’ experiences, that picking the right lawyer for you is another way to save money on resolving your family’s legal…
Check out the PDF of this article by, Carolyn J. Chambers, for the Summer-Fall 2018 DFA Journal here:
