You Will Need to Buy or Sell the Matrimonial Home
It doesn’t matter whose name the title is in, nor does it matter if it was owned by either of you before you married. If this is the home that you and your spouse have been living in, it is likely to be considered the matrimonial home and it will be divided between you. The […]
The Cost of Divorce
The Cost of Divorce Should I Pay For My Spouse’s Divorce Fees? You and your spouse have recently made the decision to separate. You’ve done your research and have settled on a family mediation as the process you want to use to create your separation agreement. But what do you do when the cost of […]
Family Mediation Costs Less Than Divorce Court
Family Mediation or Divorce Court? According to a recent Bank of Montreal InvestorLine study, the average cost of a wedding in Canada hovers around $31,110, honeymoon not included. Once the price of raising children is factored in, estimated at over $200,000 per child (don’t forget college or university education!), the cost of starting a family […]
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a more amicable divorce process where you and your spouse can together seek the assistance of a neutral family professional who will help you to create a Separation Agreement without going to court. Mediation is usually the fastest and most cost-effective divorce process and tends to help individuals to be better co-parents and […]
The Real Cost of Divorce Court
There is a time and a place for court, but know that if your divorce goes to court…it is going to get expensive. Sometimes the only way we can get through to folks is to put words into dollars and cents. Going to court will be expensive…very, expensive.
The Benefits of Keeping Your Divorce Out of Court
Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging chapter in life, marked by emotional turmoil, tough decisions, and significant life changes. While it’s natural for divorcing couples to envision a courtroom battle as the default path, there’s a growing awareness of the transformative benefits that come with keeping a divorce out of court. 1. Preservation of Amicable Relationships: […]
Spousal Support and the Mortgage
When you submit an application for a mortgage, the lender will review your finances to determine whether you are able to cover the costs of your debt.There are a number of different factors that the lender will consider, but the largest part of the process is determining how much income you have. When it comes […]
Negative Thoughts in Divorce
People think of divorce as a legal issue only but for many, divorce is a financial issue and there are financial repercussions for those that don’t plan.
Managing Grief in Divorce
People think of divorce as a legal issue only but for many, divorce is a financial issue and there are financial repercussions for those that don’t plan.
Kids and Divorce
People think of divorce as a legal issue only but for many, divorce is a financial issue and there are financial repercussions for those that don’t plan.