“Bill and Melinda not the only high-net-worth couple whose divorce playbook is ahead of the curve.”- By Laurie Pawlitza, of Torkin Manes LLP For a full link to the article please click below: https://financialpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/financialpost.com/personal-finance/bill-and-melinda-not-the-only-high-net-worth-couple-whose-divorce-playbook-is-ahead-of-the-curve/wcm/54c7d26a-95ad-492a-9525-3a432fb1a951/amp/ After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Milda Gates have decided to part ways and get a divorce. It is oftentimes […]

Your Child’s Co-Parenting Rules: Sometimes, I may struggle to accept the reality of the separation. Show me that you’re open to my questions, even if they make you uncomfortable. And Please, Please: Don’t ask me to choose sides. Spare me the details of your legal proceedings. Give me privacy when I’m on the phone with […]

Children’s Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) It has been 30 years since Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the most widely ratified international human rights treaty in history.  Many of its core principles are applicable in the family law context, […]

Understanding the Types of Depression – Depression is a heterogeneous condition with varied symptoms and causes. Often times depression goes hand-in-hand with divorce and separation. It is not surprising to know that many couples or one of the separating partners will experience a bout of depression or more when going through a separation and divorce. […]

The 5 Main Reasons Getting a Divorce Takes So Long… Your Emotions: The More You Fight, the Longer it Takes- this is the primary reason for delays. The number one reason why divorce takes so long is that the people going through it are full of emotions. Those emotions slow everything down and increase costs. […]

So What’s a Divorce or Court’s judgment? A divorce or a court’s judgment is another name for a final judgment of divorce. It’s a document that is signed by a judge and entered into court and is a final judgment of divorce. What the final paper is called is not nearly as important as what […]

The main component or ingredient of mediation is the mediator. They are a central figure in helping you resolve your dispute by providing a neutral forum to have frank and open discussions. That is why it’s important to make sure you select the right mediator to help you in your unique situation. Many times mediators […]

Some of those details include:  Completing any title transfer assets (preferably before the divorce is finalized): Divorce is a difficult experience to go through. Besides the emotional toll, there are lots of little details you have to remember to take care of.  •Automobiles;•Stock or equity rights in a business;•Investments;•Brokerage accounts;•Life insurance; and•Residence and other real […]

Tips to worry less Everybody gets worried from time to time and even more so when going through a separation and divorce. Maybe it’s a big meeting with your counsel and/or mediator/arbitrator or awaiting important news. Whatever the reason, a little worry is natural. It’s when you can’t stop worrying, or find yourself preoccupied with […]

Mediation is a cost-effective, creative and flexible dispute resolution process that aims to build consensus between two separating spouses. Mediation is designed to assist clients to resolve their issues when embarking on a divorce. No rushed decisions will be required. The mediation goes at the pace that the clients require and need. Both sides have […]