Category: Divorce

Tips for Supporting Gender Non-Conforming Children Through Separation and Divorce

Since its establishment in 2009, March 31st has been recognized as the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). The day was initially founded by American transgender activist Rachel Crandall Crocker as a way to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments, struggles, and contributions of the global transgender community, including those who identify as gender-non-conforming or gender… Continue reading Tips for Supporting Gender Non-Conforming Children Through Separation and Divorce

Family Decision Results in Oppression Claim Against Husband

When a marriage ends, the parties must determine issues such as the division of family property, child support, and spousal support. In an effort to equalize the parties in terms of assets after a divorce, courts will often require one spouse to make an equalization payment to the other. Business interests can further complicate matters,… Continue reading Family Decision Results in Oppression Claim Against Husband

Bitter Divorce Proceedings Lead to Workplace Discipline, Criminal Charges

High conflict divorce proceedings can sometimes lead people to act in ways they may not have otherwise, engaging in tactics designed to hurt or inconvenience their former spouse and/or co-parent. This behaviour can have serious repercussions, not only on decisions with respect to family law matters but in other areas of one’s life as well.… Continue reading Bitter Divorce Proceedings Lead to Workplace Discipline, Criminal Charges

Alberta Man Still Married After Paralegal Fails to File Divorce

When it comes to the law, even a ‘simple’ transaction can become complicated due to the paperwork, court filing requirements, and strict limitation periods involved. With divorce specifically, there are so many potential issues involved, including property division, child and spousal support concerns, and parenting matters, that it can quickly overwhelm anyone looking to manage… Continue reading Alberta Man Still Married After Paralegal Fails to File Divorce

The Gates Divorce: Billions at Stake & No Prenuptial Agreement

When news broke this week that Bill and Melinda Gates would be divorcing, most of the focus immediately shifted to the money. As the fourth-richest person in the world, Bill Gates is said to be worth over $130 billion. Given that, and considering the pair married well after his success as the co-founder of Microsoft,… Continue reading The Gates Divorce: Billions at Stake & No Prenuptial Agreement