Every year over 1,400,000 couples separate and/or divorce (legal marriages and common-law) in North America. Prior to separation what factors contribute to high-conflict family separations? Statistically, high-conflict separations are a small part of the total number of relationship separations and legal divorces, however, common-law separations across North America are increasing
Life Insurance policies, personal or joint, term or permanent, as well as extended family health plans, can all be impacted by separation and divorce. It’s important for couples undergoing this legal transition to understand the implications that separation and divorce can have on your ex-spouse and your children. Make informed
Parenting Plans are usually a significant part of a Separation / Divorce Agreement. Parenting Plans can be simple or complex, depending on the parents’ wishes, emotional maturity, personalities and the childrens’ needs. Typical paragraphs included in Parenting Plans: The personal values both parents choose when raising their children. Who will
Financial Budgeting is not a mandatory legal requirement, but perhaps it should be. It is one of the most complicated tasks when reaching an Agreement and is frequently overlooked. Without proper budgeting most Separation / Divorce Agreements are signed with little regard to the affordability of the Agreement. THIS IS
Now that you know your expenses and your financial budgets, you are ready to negotiate the financial aspects of your Agreement. This can be challenging and even scary. If you have children, your situation is even more complicated. Parents have a moral, if not legal responsibility, to support their children
Most separating couples have never seen one. The Family Law Professional’s role is to help separating couples reach consensus during their negotiations, if possible. The following are some questions people need to consider. Some of the most common Family Law sections in a Separation / Divorce Agreement are: Should the
