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When there are hurt feelings or resentment following a divorce or separation, communication between ex’s can be strained. However, when there are children involved in the breakdown of a marriage, it’s possible that communication between parents could continue for years. When parents decided to share parenting duties following a split, a parenting plan can be…
For couples that don’t have children, a divorce could be the last time the pair ever see each other. For divorcing or separating parents, that might not always be the case. For many parents who decide to end their relationship, they may need to communicate with each other if they want to play a role…
After you have divorced your partner, you may still need to interact with him or her if both of you share children together. Parents may need to consult with each other over important issues, ranging from schooling or behaviour issues to health issues or participating in certain activities. One of the more critical reasons parents…
Marriages are often seen as one of those lifetime goals that people need to achieve, along with a post secondary education, having children and buying a house. However, sometimes the person you decide to be with early on in your adult life is not the same person you find yourself wanting to grow old with…
Once a divorce has been finalized, each party is able to move forward however they please. But when there are children involved, moving forward may not be as easy. Parents may need to speak to each other and consult with each other if they have agreed that their child will be able to live and…
The short answer is no. Unfortunately, pets are considered property, and the person who brought the pet into the relationship is the person who gets to keep the pet. This is how pets are currently defined by federal divorce legislation. However, there are some legal professionals who wish to see these laws updated. When couples…
Parents have countless responsibilities when it comes to raising children, including the responsibility to make financial contributions to support their child. In cases where parents are divorced, the responsibility to financially support a child is formalized with an order for child support. These orders ensure both parents support their child, and there are several factors…
Getting divorced is not easy for anyone. However, some people have an easier time navigating the process and moving forward than others do. Often, these are people who seek amicable, out-of-court solutions that allow them to retain some amount of respect and compassion throughout the divorce. Whether you are able to do this in your…
One of the most common reasons people put off or decide against creating a will is that they believe they don’t have any assets worth protecting. However, this line of thinking can prove to be quite costly – not just for the person without the will, but also for his or her loved ones. Chances…
You and your common-law partner were together for decades. Then your common-law partner suddenly dies. You claim the benefit from your partner’s life insurance policy and apply to transfer the monies from their RRSPs into yours. Then the insurance company and financial advisors shock you. You aren’t the beneficiary of the life insurance policy or…