It seems ambitious but the Ministry of the Attorney General plans to reopen a limited number of courthouses on July 6.
I’m not sure if that will happen since I can’t even see a hairdresser in Toronto right now. Still, I realize everyone wants to see our judicial system operating again, so let’s have faith that things will work out.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death and the global protests around police brutality against Black people, I have been thinking about how I can make a difference and help foster equality in the world.
The pervasiveness of anti-Black racism in all areas of our society is unjust, pure and simple. As a member of the human race, my mission is to be an advocate for justice, not only in my practice as a family lawyer but in all aspects of my life.
Everyone is feeling stress and anxiety during this COVID-19 pandemic, and that strain is heightened for many former couples arguing over parenting time with children and support payments.
As tough as this situation is, ex-spouses must do everything they can to resolve their disputes before escalating matters through the courts.
While experts agree divorce rates will rise sharply as Canadians come out of the COVID-19 lockdown, couples who are homeowners face the double whammy of seeing their property value fall at the same time as their relationship is disintegrating. Here’s some advice for those in that situation.
Many separated and divorced couples are dealing with a compounded level of stress due to the lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With countless businesses closed or forced to curtail activity, people across the country are facing reduced hours, job loss, and struggling to meet their financial obligations, including child support payments. In the past month, nearly six million Canadians have applied for COVID-19 emergency benefits, and that number is expected to increase in the weeks ahead.
Parents who believe the COVID-19 lockdown provides a legitimate reason to deny an ex-partner visitation rights should think again, as two recent rulings show that parenting schedules in court orders or separation agreements must be honoured unless there is proof children would otherwise be endangered.
Many divorcees worry a lot about what would happen to their kids after their breakups. However, it is not all dire. Kids are very perceptive and divorce has these positive impacts on them. Take a read!
The following is a guest blog by Heather Tannenbaum, a Markham, Ont.-based CDC Certified Divorce Coach.
There’s no denying that divorce sucks, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. In fact, it can mark the beginning of a brilliant second act where you are truly living your best life. This is why I am starting the Divorcing Well podcast; to go through the journey with you.
Gender parity has a fundamental bearing on a society’s ability to thrive and prosper. Ensuring that half of the world’s talent has the opportunity to participate in the workforce has a huge impact on the growth and competitiveness of economies around the world.
