When going through a divorce or separation there are many things to consider, including where you will live after separating from your partner. If you own a home the situation can be complex as you must take into consideration the affordability of the home, children, the equalization process, other debts and of course your own […]
Bringing up the topic of divorce with your spouse will never be easy. Here are some things to consider that will help make the conversation go more smoothly and set you up for a more manageable divorce process.
More and more people these days are choosing to live together before marriage. For some couples marriage isn’t a priority or may not even be in their plan at all. This is a very personal choice and every couple is different when it comes to how they want to define their relationship. However, there are […]
In many situations, divorcing couples want to avoid court. There are a number of alternative dispute resolution processes to choose from, one of which is mediation. Here are a few answers to common questions people have when considering mediation as an option for their divorce or separation. What is mediation? Mediation is a process where […]
It is no secret that around 50 per cent of marriages end in divorce. Even though it is quite commonplace it is not something that is talked about openly. When going through the divorce process it is hard to anticipate how it is going to go and how you’re going to feel. Here are a […]
Registered psychotherapist Natalie Carriere talks about 8 things you you should know about therapy before choosing a therpist.
There are many reasons why people get divorced in Canada. According to a poll by the Bank of Montreal 68 per cent of those surveyed say fighting over money caused dissolution of their marriage. Other reasons include infidelity, falling out of love and domestic abuse. While every couple has their own reasons for deciding to […]
There are many decisions that need to be made once a couple has decided to end their relationship. Contrary to popular belief there several options to choose from for couples that want to stay out of court and resolve things as smoothly and cost-effectively as possible. Here are a few of the available options for […]
Written by Divorce Professional Pamela George Did you know that it costs approximately $243,660 (CAD) to raise a child to age 18 (excluding inflation costs)? Now this is the kind of thing couples need to chat about. If you’re in a serious relationship or engaged and are avoiding the money conversation because you’re afraid of starting an argument, please know […]
The Family Law Group at LMR Lawyers are proud to partner with Divorce Straight Talk to present seminars to the public about divorce and separation. The seminars will be presented by Zoom and are free to attend. It is necessary to register for the sessions however. The next sessions are scheduled on: March 22 […]