Substance Abuse and Divorce

A drug user going through a divorce because of their substance abuse

A substance abuse issue can severely impact a relationship and could even be the primary cause of a divorce or separation. Someone who has become an addict may take on a vastly different personality and become completely impossible to trust or rely on. They may also be very defensive about their problems–or not even realize […]

Do Step-parents have a child support obligation?

Do stepparents have a child support obligation

As divorce becomes more common in modern society there are also an increasing number of blended families with parents or children that are not biologically related to one another. It is an important part of the Canadian Divorce Act to protect the interests and well-being of everyone who is involved in a divorce. So it […]

What are the Benefits of Collaborative Divorce?

A couple sits on the beach and considers collaborative divorce

Collaborative divorce is an approach to divorce whereby both parties agree to work together, with two collaboratively trained lawyers (and sometimes third party professionals as well) to find a mutually-agreeable solution to the division of assets and responsibilities. This approach is not always possible, depending on the circumstances under which marriage ended. In cases where […]

What can you do to fight false allegations of domestic abuse during divorce?

A woman making a false allegation in a divorce case

During a divorce or separation, a party may try to gain an advantage by making a false accusation. Whether the accusation is about an incident of abuse or violence, or if it is something less severe, it can unfairly influence the case and can be difficult to bring the truth to light. Depending on the […]

What to do when your ex is denying your visitation rights

A boy running to his divorced father for a scheduled visitation

While child visitation rights are negotiated as part of the divorce settlement, it is possible that a petty or spiteful ex may attempt to block your access to a child. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to begin to resolve the situation and to fight for your rights to see your child. How […]