Upcoming Changes to the Canadian Divorce Act
If you are thinking of filing for a divorce in 2020, you should know that there are upcoming changes to the Divorce Act. Most of these changes are aimed at better protecting the interests and rights of children.
Coming July 1, 2020, the following changes will be in effect:
Criteria for a child’s best interestsWith the amendments to the act, the courts will use specific considerations to decide the best interests of each child of divorced parents.
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Seven Things to Remember When Managing Your Finances During a Divorce
Stress can affect a person’s ability to think clearly, and one of the most stressful circumstances some will ever experience is a divorce. If you are in the process of filing for a divorce, although it may be challenging, it is crucial that you put emotions aside to focus on important matters such as your financial affairs.
Here are some things you should do to ensure you make wise financial decisions when going through a divorce:
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How Can Prior Criminal Convictions Affect Your Child Custody Case?
If you are going through a divorce, and you have a child, one of your primary concerns will be child custody. If you are unable to reach a custody agreement with your former spouse, you will need to go through the court system for the matter to be decided.
Types of custody arrangementsThere are four types of custody arrangements that may be enforced by court order:
Sole custody
With sole custody,
Communication Between Parents After a Divorce
After a divorce, you may want to have little to no interaction with your ex-spouse. While in some cases, you may be able to cease all contact with a former spouse, that should be a last resort when children are involved. To ensure the proper care of your children, you may need to co-parent with your ex-spouse. A parenting plan may prove helpful in that regard.
How does a parenting plan help?A parenting plan is a document that outlines how a couple will parent their children after separation or divorce.
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How is Debt Shared in a Divorce?
Money problems are one of the top five causes of divorce in Canada. It is no surprise then that financial matters are also often a cause of contention in a divorce. If you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering how the debt you accumulated during the marriage will be shared or if you will be left carrying your spouse’s debt.
Here are some things you should consider:
Joint debt vs individual debtIn a marriage,
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What to do if you need a divorce lawyer and have no money?
If you are in the middle of a divorce, you may need the help of a divorce lawyer. But what should you do if you need a divorce lawyer and do not have the money to retain their services? If you are in Toronto, you may still be able to access legal assistance in your divorce, even if you have financial constraints.
Check with Legal Aid OntarioIf you fall in a low-income bracket,
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