Tag: divorce
Make sure you understand points about a Canadian divorce
Making the decision to get a divorce is something that most people don’t take lightly. When you embark on the journey toward a new, single life, you should make sure that you know some of the finer points of divorce. There are several things to consider if you are getting a divorce in Canada.
Read more 2 mins readReasons for divorce depend on many different factors
There are an almost endless number of reasons why people get divorced. A recent report by a sociologist suggests that one of those reasons involves men who are financially dependent on their wives. The report noted that those men are more likely to cheat on their wives than wives who are financially dependent upon their husbands.
Read more 2 mins readWhat are classified as marital assets in Canada
One of the big issues that people face when they are getting divorced is dividing the marital property. Some people don’t fully understand what is counted as marital property. They might think that their own pay is their own money; however, if it is pay that you earned while you were married, it is a marital asset. Understanding some basic points about marital assets can help you ensure that you are getting a good settlement when the time comes to divide these assets.
Read more 2 mins readDivorce at retirement age requires special considerations
Going through a divorce is a difficult journey at any age. For some people, however, it means ending an unhappy chapter of life and starting a happy chapter. This seems to be the case for many Canadians who are hitting retirement age. There has been a spike in divorces for people age 55 and older. These divorces have been dubbed grey divorces.
Read more 2 mins readWhat should I know about mediation for family law cases?
Going through a divorce is something that can be complicated. Going through mediation is one option that you might need to consider when you are going through a divorce or any other family law issue. Knowing about the process of mediation might help you to decide if it is right for your case. What is mediation?
Read more 2 mins read