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Travelling with Kids After Separation: What You Need to Know Legally
Travel can be an exciting way to make memories with your children, but it also comes with unique legal considerations for separated or divorced parents. Understanding your rights and responsibilities before making travel plans helps prevent conflict and keeps the...
How to Plan Financially for a Separation Without Conflict
A separation can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging transitions in life. Planning can help reduce stress and protect your financial stability and your relationship with your co-parent. Financial planning during separation does not have to lead...
Summer Activities on a Budget: How Co-Parents Can Share Costs Fairly
Summer brings endless opportunities for children to make memories, but for co-parents, managing the season’s expenses can create stress. Camps, sports, outings, and vacations all add up quickly, and when two households are involved, it’s essential to have clear...
How to Create a Fair and Healthy Domestic Contract
Whether you are moving in with your partner, getting married, or already living together, a domestic contract can be a smart and respectful way to define how your relationship will be managed from a legal perspective. Rather than creating conflict, these agreements...
Challenging the Status Quo: Ontario Court Reconsiders Foreign Divorces and Spousal Support Rights
In a landmark decision, the Ontario Superior Court has taken a bold step forward in family law with its ruling in Rasaei v. Bahman, 2025 ONSC 2074. This case expands the ability of individuals to pursue spousal support in Ontario, even after a divorce granted by a...
The Role of Extended Family in Co-Parenting: Setting Healthy Boundaries
When a couple with children separates, the transition to co-parenting can be complex, and even more so when extended family members become involved. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others often want to offer support, but their involvement can sometimes blur...
Understanding the Difference: Cohabitation Agreements vs. Marriage Contracts
When two people decide to build a life together, whether through marriage or cohabitation, it’s important to understand how their legal rights and responsibilities may differ. While these conversations can feel uncomfortable, having a clear legal agreement in place...
Helping Your Child Adjust to Two Homes Without Feeling Divided
For children, the transition to living in two homes after a separation or divorce can be challenging. Even in the most amicable co-parenting arrangements, kids may struggle with feelings of confusion, sadness, or loyalty conflicts. Your top priority is helping your...
When to Seek Legal Guidance for Family Matters Without Escalating Conflict
Family matters can be deeply personal, emotional, and complex. Whether you’re going through a separation, creating a parenting plan, or navigating property division, it’s natural to want to protect your peace and avoid unnecessary conflict. But many people delay...
Avoiding Court: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Family Law Matters
When dealing with family law issues, the idea of going to court can be daunting. Court proceedings can be emotionally taxing and time-consuming, whether it’s a divorce, child custody, or property division. Fortunately, there are alternatives that allow families to...