What does age have to do with how a child deals with separation?
The Family Law Act provides a pathway that we, as family lawyers, follow with respect to the advice that we provide about…
Category: Separation & Divorce
How do assets get divided when couples divorce?
In a perfect world, couples would amicably agree about ‘who gets what’ in a divorce. Unfortunately, that’s not the scenario…
Can I Stop My Spouse Getting A Divorce?
Admittedly, this is not something that comes up very often. I suspect that is usually because when clients come to…
How to get your Family Law Matter Done & Dusted in 2022
A new year is traditionally a time for fresh starts. And for some of us, this could include reflecting on…
Arbitration can save you from a long, expensive & painful divorce
Divorce can be as expensive as it is upsetting, particularly if it ends up in a drawn-out courtroom trial. But…
5 tips to surviving lockdown as a separated couple
Separating can, at the best of times, feel like running an emotional gauntlet. Add stay-at-home orders and social distancing into…
5 Biggest Myths About Family Law
Family law is complex, and its complexity adds to the countless myths surrounding the topic. These myths can add yet…
How to Tell the Children about your Divorce
Telling your kids that you’re separating will probably be one of the most painful and difficult conversations you’ll ever face…
How To Save An Unhappy Marriage
Can you guess the most important and frequent topic of conversation between couples? It’s money, according to an Ameriprise Financial…
Why am I being asked to provide my personal financial documents to my ex-partner?
Family lawyers constantly give advice to their clients about their ongoing duty to provide full and frank financial disclosure to…
Property settlements: what’s included in the asset pool?
The first step in a property settlement is to identify and value all of the assets, liabilities and financial resources…
How much will I receive in my property settlement?
Answer: Property settlement outcomes are determined on a ‘case by case’ basis. An equal division does not always represent an…
Managing Toxic Communications: 5 Steps Before You Press ‘Send’
In last week’s blog I wrote about changing the way we interact with our former partners and co-parents, so as…
Letting Go: How To Communicate After Marriage Separation & Keep Your Sanity
In my experience, the most bitter post-marriage separation relationships started out harmlessly enough – guarded, but functional. However, at some…
Revenge – A Dish Best Served…Not At All
When people who have separated first see a family lawyer, they are, understandably, experiencing the full gamut of emotions –…
My Family Law Case Is Stalled – How Do I Get To A Settlement?
January inevitably begins with palpable gusto. For business owners and entrepreneurs, there are new targets to hit, new products to…
