by Carolyn | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is no such thing as being ‘legally separated’ in Ontario (or anywhere in Canada). You do not apply to the court to be separated. Some spouses use the term ‘legally separated’ to refer to the fact that they have a signed separation agreement settling...
by Carolyn | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Taking time to prepare yourself for a cooperative divorce mediation process will save time, money, and relationships in the long-run. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t feel cooperative at the start of the process but these tips could help to improve your...
by Carolyn | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Good agreements focus on the parties’ interests, rather than their positions. As Fisher and Ury explain in their book “Getting to YES”. “Your position is something you have decided upon. Your interests are what caused you to so...
by Carolyn | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Children are resilient, but divorce is hard on them. You can help your children cope by minimizing the negative impact. Regardless of your children’s ages, you need to communicate about what’s happening, since it affects their lives too. Agree to talk to your kids...
by Carolyn | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Once you know what you have, the next step is to figure out what you want to do with it. This process can sometimes be difficult. You’ll need to spend considerable time trying to determine what’s truly important to you, and what you can live without. Making lists here...
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