Divorce

What to Do When Starting to Plan Your Divorce

Here's the top 3 things you need to do when you're getting divorced: a digital divorce planner.

5 min. read

How to Prepare for Divorce or Separation: What to expect from your divorce lawyer

While divorce and separation can be a daunting process, getting accurate information is critical. If you or a loved one is considering divorce, this webinar will walk you through how to prepare and help you transition to the next chapter of your life.

60 min. read

10 Ways to Prepare for Separation or Divorce: Tips from a divorce lawyer

While divorce and separation can be a daunting process, getting accurate information is critical. If you or a loved one is considering divorce, explore ten ways you can prepare and transition to the next chapter of your life.

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5 Mistakes That Will Cost You When Hiring a Lawyer

You may have heard of that friend of a friend who spent a fortune on legal fees, and now you’re worried that working with a lawyer will cost you your firstborn and then some. Don’t let the fear of legal fees stop you from reaching out to a lawyer. There are ways to keep your legal fees manageable and within budget, and it starts with knowing the mistakes to avoid before you choose your lawyer.

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So You Want a Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Do First.

Here are the first few steps you need to take when you are getting divorced.

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Factors Affecting Your Custody Battle

Examining the factors that could affect your custody battle during or after a divorce.

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First Steps to Take When You Want a Divorce

Nobody gets married to get divorced. It’s a last resort, something both parties agree to after all options have been exhausted. While these changes can be emotionally draining, knowing where to start is a bigger challenge. If you are considering divorce, here are the first steps you can take to better prepare yourself and avoid the stress of the unknown.

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Understanding Child Custody

While a divorce is stressful enough on its own, adding a custody battle into the mix can often make things even more difficult. Here are some facts you should know before you connect with a lawyer.

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6 Things that Are Holding You Back From Getting Divorced

Getting married is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Although each of us hopes our marriage will last forever, that’s unfortunately not always the case. Then comes yet another big decision: divorce.

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Top 4 Signs of Relationship Infidelity

When it comes to spending money or racking up more debt, many of us are hesitant to tell our spouses or significant others. Turns out, 15 million North Americans are currently hiding a credit card or bank account from our partners, but can it truly ruin a relationship?

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Tips to Help Your Relationship Survive COVID-19 Quarantine

We know the pandemic won’t last forever, even though on some days, it feels like it might. While some days can be emotionally draining, there are ways we can introduce more structure and support in our relationships to emerge stronger post-pandemic.

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Will the COVID Vaccine Save My Marriage From Divorce?

The pandemic has been difficult on relationships, but will the vaccine save your marriage? Before you choose to break up or download Bumble, check out our expert tips to help get you through the stressful days.

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Separation Agreements and Why you Need One if You're Considering Divorce

Hint: it’ll make things way easier for you in the separation process. Let’s look at what exactly a separation agreement is and why you need one if you’re considering splitting up.

6 min. read

Canadians Thinking Twice About Divorce with Real Estate Prices on the Rise

The onset of COVID-19 changed almost every aspect of life for Canadians. Relationships have been no exception with media outlets and law firms across the country reporting rising demand for separation and divorce. With the increased costs of real estate, Canadians are thinking twice about divorce.

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How Does Child and Spousal Support Work?

Breakups can be tough. What makes them even harder, is when you're left financially stranded by an ex-parnter. Whether you relied on your exes salary, or you have a child to support, there are laws in Canada that take these financial hardships into consideration. Find out more about child and spousal support in Canada in this article.

5 min. read

But I Thought We Weren't Married?

As of January 1, 2020 there have been changes to the way property is divided in Alberta when an unmarried couple breaks up. Now, unmarried couples are treated like married couples. Brett Shikaze from HMC Lawyers explains these changes and what they mean for couples in Alberta.

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Webinar Highlight: Tips on Having Difficult Conversations

How do we bring up the conversation to a child or partner about getting a modern marriage contract (prenup)? Get tips to keep the conversation relaxed and open to reduce emotional reactions from divorce financial specialist, Eva Sachs.

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I Thought We Weren't Married? A Guide to the Alberta Family Property Act

Alberta Residents: A lot has changed in the world of law for non-married couples. Do you know what happens to your savings, investments, home, inheritance, business or other assets in the event of a break up? Family lawyer Brett Shikaze of HMC Lawyers gives us a breakdown of the Alberta Family Property Act with tips to help you plan for the worst, while still expecting the best.

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