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Re-Entering the Friendzone: Divorce with your Best Friend

How to Split Vacation Between Co-Parents

Mentorship in Family Law

How to Address an Extramarital Affair with Your Children

From Smart Homes To Smart Divorces: Modern Technology in Family Law

Mother’s Day in a Blended Household

Superheroes in Scrubs: Nurses & Single Parents

Mental Health Week: Making the Most of Your Benefits as a Family Lawyer

Dealing with the Death of a Co-Parent

Be Prepared: Financial Planning for Divorce

How to Navigate Cannabis Culture as Co-Parents

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Experiencing the 5 Stages of Grief After Divorce

What to Do Before You Say “I Do”: Understanding Prenuptial Agreements

How to Support Your Transgender Child During Divorce

Spring Forward: 3 Activities to Start Your New Chapter Post-Divorce

Tips for Stay-At-Home Parents Re-Entering the Workforce

Making the Most of March Break as a Single Parent

3 Divorce Double Standards to Ditch this International Women’s Day

A Human Solution to a Human Problem: Flaws of AI in Family Law

No Way Do I Want My Ex’s New Partner Around My Kids

Co-Parenting & How to Handle Bullying

We are Expanding to Ottawa!

5 Ways to Love Yourself this Valentine’s Day

Co-Parenting & How to Navigate “The Talk”

5 Things to Look Forward to After Your Divorce

Avoiding Discrimination and Barriers in Family Law

Are You Making the Most Out of Your Separation?

There’s No Place Like Home

New Year, New Family Dynamics

Using a Private Investigator to Sort out Custody vs Control

New Year Refresh: Financial Resolutions Post-Divorce

New Year, New Co-Parenting. Three Resolutions for a Challenging Co-Parent

Holiday Help Desk: Part 2

Making the Most of Your Cash Gifts this Holiday

Holiday Gift Spending: Let’s Talk!

Co-Parents & a Picture-Perfect Holiday

Holiday Help Desk: Part 1

Post-Divorce Holiday Spending Tips

Seasonal Affective Disorder Post-Divorce

What are a Child’s Rights in Divorce?

Plan for the Worst to Ensure the Best for your Business

Business Owner Considerations Post-Divorce

Quiet Quitting During a Divorce

Haunted House: Cohabiting with your Ex

Is Social Media Safe For Your Kids?

Ghosted: Dealing with a Non-Responsive Ex During Divorce

What is a Parenting Plan?

How to Avoid a Family Phishing Tragedy

Co-Parenting & Coming Out: Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child

A Quick History of Women in Canadian Law

Travel After Divorce: World Tourism Day

Navigating Divorce for the Hearing Impaired

Love & Listings: Cohabitation & Prenuptial Agreements

Can I transfer property to someone else so my ex doesn’t get it?

Grandparents’ Day: Grandparents as Primary Caregivers

Immigration & Divorce

How are Assets Divided?

10 Reasons a Private Investigator is Watching You – Family Law

Pet Parenting Plans: International Dog Day

Back to School for Co-Parents

How is Decision Making Responsibility Decided?

Celebrating your Child’s Milestones with your Co-Parent

Navigating a Recession as a Single Parent

My Ex & I Own a House Together. What do we do with it?

Single Parents & Respect for Parents Day

Moving Day: Co-Parenting & Mobility Disputes

Vacationing With Your Co-Parent

Sharenting: The Inconvenient Truth

5 Tips to Save for your Next Home After Divorce

Child Abuse & Family Law

I Spy With My Little Eye…My Ex’s Social Media

Co-Parenting & the Return to Office

Coming Out or Transitioning During a Divorce

Do I Have to Pay Child Support?

Marriage Contracts and the LGBTQ+ Community

Summer Spending & Single Parents: Budget Friendly Tips

It’s Father’s Day & You’re Separated

Progress: Genuine Pride In The LGTBQ+ Community

How To Support a Friend Through their Divorce

Child Custody: Does my Job Matter?

Pride and Co-Parenting

Tips for Transitioning to Two Households

Love, Loss, and Loans

Illness and It’s Impact on Co-Parenting

Virtual Court: Pros and Cons

Can a Cottage be a "Matrimonial Home"?

Getting Caught In An Unenforceable Boundary

Will I Get to Keep my RSPs After a Divorce?

Call Recording Legally After Android 8.1

Mother’s Day for the Separated Mother

What is Mediation in Family Law?

Washing Away the Word ‘Chores’

How to Make Sure Your Will Isn’t a Won’t

Owning a Business: Child and Spousal Support

The Importance of Self-Care During a Divorce

The Cost of Divorce in Ontario

Transgender Day of Visibility

Never Have I Ever – Secrets A PI Keeps

Female Lawyers : Gender and Family Law Representation

Women and Divorce

What is a separation agreement?

The Cost of Love: Part 3 – Setting the Stage for an Amicable Split

Sidestepping Your Way To The Exit: Getting Help

Childhood Cancer: What Can You Do?

The Cost of Love: Part 2- Preparing the Relationship for Cohabitation and Marriage

Racial and Cultural Heritage in Family Law

The Cost of Love: Part 1

How to Keep Up Languages for Children: Both Co-Parents Speak a Different Language

How to Handle Financial Inequities in a Relationship

When You Should Avoid Hiring a Private Investigator In Family Law

Why Should You Choose a Lawyer that Specializes in Family Law?

Another Lockdown: How Co-Parents Can Handle Uncertainty

How to Navigate Finances As a Blended Family: Top Financial Tips

How to Be a Better Family Lawyer in 2022 (Plus: Tips for Potential Clients!)

How to Stop a Domestic Cyberstalker

Making a Financial Fresh Start: How to Get Out of Debt in 2022

Splitting? How to Keep Your Cool….

How To Help An Unwanted Admirer Lose Focus

Protect Your Heart and Finances from Romance Scams

Splitting Screen Time: Different After-school Habits

Borders Opening: Co-parents and Holiday Travel

How to Connect with a Lawyer (Virtually): Tips for Going Through a Divorce Online

Pick Yourself Up After a Divorce: Getting Back to Living Your Best Life

How To Care Without Being A Karen

Splitting Your Business Assets: What You Need to Consider

The 7 Deadly Sins Of Family Law Investigation – How To Avoid The Pitfalls That Add Unnecessary Costs

Foster Family Appreciation Week: How to Become a Foster Parent

A COVID Friendly Halloween: How to Keep Your Kids Safe

Life Insurance and Divorce: What You Need to Know

Infidelity: Big Truths Behind Little Lies

Need Help Leaving a Narcissist? Here’s What to Do.

Post-Divorce Relationship Getting Serious? How to Talk Finance 

A Prolonged Pandemic: How to Ease Co-Parenting Concerns

Can You Audio or Video Record Your Ex Legally

Co-Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Expenses and Considerations

Vaccine Passports: A New Co-Parenting Dilemma

Back to School Considerations for Separated Parents

The Truth About Seeking Birth Parents or Kids

Millennial Marriage: Getting Help for the First Home

How to Deal with Divorce and Children with Intellectual Challenges

New Step-Parents: Do You Have to Pay Child Support?

Lie To Me – The Truth About Disclosure

Leaving Your Job During a Divorce

Bonding With Your Kids: Connection After Divorce

15 Popular Ways To Ruin A Family Matter

Selling the Family Home Vs What You Can Afford Now

Why Are Firms Going Paperless?

Camps, Co-parenting, and COVID: Summer Activity Safety

Furnishing a New Home after a Divorce

How To Make A Bad Marriage A Worse Divorce

Life After Lockdown: Co-Parenting Arrangement Changes

Helpful Tips For Single Fathers

Effects of the Lockdown Lift on Divorce

Benefits of an Amicable Divorce

Six Tips for More Peaceful Communication with Your Co-Parent

Following The Right Shooting Star Online In Family Law

The Friendly Family Lawyer: They Really Do Have Your Back

Now You C-10, Now You Don’t – Hiding Evidence By Force

5 Easy Tips to Help Your Children Thrive during Lockdown

Navigating Safely: Your Online World

Pets and Divorce: Dividing the Dog

How to Reduce Money Stress: Post Divorce

Earth Day Co-Parenting: Easy Ways Your Kids Can “Restore the Earth”

Keeping An Eye On The Children – The Right Way

It’s Sibling Day! Should You Separate Them or Not?

Job Loss and Divorce: How To Get Yourself on Track

Caution: Checking On Your Ex Can Lead To Big Burns

You Left Property: Can Your Ex Throw Out Your Stuff?

Women, Money, and Divorce: How to Move Forward

Puppy Time! When to Adopt a Pet

Family Law Scams: Watch Out! They’re Coming for You!

Spousal Support: What you Need to Know

Divorce and Unemployment: How to Tell Your Kids

Receiving and Paying Child Support What You Need to Know

“Alexa, Prove My Case!”- How to Use Smart Devices in Family Law

What is an Affidavit? An Easy Explanation

What is love? Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents

Digital Infidelity: Cheating in a World of Technology

Finance 101: A Helpful Guide for the Newly Divorced

Grey Divorce Investigations: How a Private Investigator Can Help

5 Tips for Grandparents to Make Child Custody Easier

Top 5 Budget Apps for Your Post-Divorce Financial Goals

Pandemic Celebrity Divorces: The Big Splits of 2020

Adjusting to Divorce: Children’s Movies for an Easy Transition

New Year, Same Pandemic: What to Expect for Family Law

When Happy Holidays Are Not So Happy

Holiday Survival for Co-Parents: Pandemic and Cop

How to Approach Divorce During the COVID-19 Holidays

Protect Yourself: Top Three Financial Risks and How to Avoid Them

Pre-Divorce Reading List: A Useful Guide to Help You Cover Your Bases

Taking the Reins of Your Aging Parents Finances. What You Need to Know…

Temporary Arrangements Due to COVID-19 – The New Status Quo?

COVID Halloween? Easy Tips and Tricks for Co-Parents

Religion and Co-Parenting Arrangements: How to Navigate Traditions and Beliefs

I’m Recently Divorced, Now What?

How To Prove Income During COVID-19

COVID Education: Who Decides the Schooling?

Is It Legal To Record A Conversation In Ontario?

Divorce Getting Under Your Skin? Mental Health Tips for Adults

Financial Implications of Common Law Relationships

Divorced and Broke: Money and Children

Marriage Contracts

COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Decides?

Child Support in Ontario

Co-Parents And School: Who Pays For What?

Finding a Missing Person

Gifting Assets to Adult Children After Divorce

Educators and Children of Divorce

Choosing a School for a Child

Out of Court Separation

How to Confidently Tackle the Debt Conversation

Common Ground: Family Lawyers, Teachers, & Social Workers

Post Covid-19 Investigations

Exclusive Possession of the Matrimonial Home

Pivoting Your Wedding Plans During a Pandemic

Foreign Divorce and Parental Child Abduction

Divorcing in the Middle of A Pandemic – What You Need to Know

We Are Open!

Is Evidence From A PI Unbreakable In Court?

Separation & Moving: Reducing Stress on Children

It’s Wedding Time! How to Legally Prepare

Re-Opening: Keeping Kids Safe from Covid-19 Between Separated Parents

Is Snooping Ever an Option?

How Same-Sex Marriage Became Legal in Canada

Spousal RSP’s and Divorce: What You Need to Know

Steps for Adoption in Ontario

Financial Statements and Divorce

LGBTQ+ Divorce: Is There a Difference?

What’s the value of a family law consultation at Shulman & Partners LLP?

Surviving a Relationship During the Last Stretch of Isolation

Considering Leaving the Workforce? The Impact of Early Retirement on Spousal Support

When Celebrities Hire Investigators For Family Law

Preparing for the Coming Recession – What You Need to Know.

Learning at Home Between Separated Parents

Police Enforcement of Court Orders: Is it Necessary?

Co-Parenting with a Front Line Worker

Last-Minute Tax Tips

How to survive a long weekend inside?

The Secrets of Social Media

Top 7 Financial Risks of a Grey Divorce

Organize Yourself During a Divorce

Domestic Abuse and COVID-19 Isolation

Edible Cannabis Products and Kids – A Dangerous Combination?

Top 3 Tech Releases By Category 2020

COVID-19 and Support Issues

Screen Time and Kids During Coronavirus Between Separated Parents

How Social Distancing May Affect People Financially

Tips for Covid-19 Co-Parenting

5 Steps to Stop Having Money Arguments

Is it urgent? Courts and Covid-19

Nightmare Divorce Situations Witnessed By A Private Investigator

When Older Kids Get Involved In Their Parents’ Divorce

Covid-19 How Far Is Far Enough?

How To Keep Emotions Out And Focus On The Issues In A Divorce

Locating Assets In Foreign Countries

Conflict Resolution Tips For People That Don’t Like To Argue

Why Financial Disclosure is Critical in Family Law Cases

Financial Abuse In A Relationship

Financial Equity…What You Need To Know

How Much Screen Time Is Okay For My Child?

A Picture Says A Thousand Words…But Is It A Deepfake?

Is My Child Addicted To Video Games?

Forget About Being An Advocate…Become an I-Vocate

Show Me The Money! What To Look For If You Suspect Your Ex Is Hiding Assets

Alcohol Abuse – When Is It Too Much?

Special Occasions Between Separated Parents

I’ve Hired A Private Investigator…Now What?

What To Do If Your Spouse Wants A Divorce But You Don’t

What’s Your Financial Mindset? Money Myths Versus Money Truths

What To Do If My Ex Wants Nothing To Do With Our Child

3 Important Things To Do When The Relationship Is Over

Money Advice For The Person Who Did Not Plan On Divorce

Ending A 30-Year Marriage: The Implications Of A Grey Divorce

Divorcing A Narcissist

Raising Gender-Neutral Children

Can I Get In Trouble For Recording My Ex On Video?

How To Be A Good Stepparent

I Got My Divorce Settlement…Now What?

We Don’t Have A Holiday Parenting Schedule. What Should We Do?

LGBTQ And Parenting

Tips For Happier Holidays After Divorce

You Should Read This: Our Nominations For The 2019 Canadian Law Blog Awards

What Should You Do To Prepare For A Divorce? Seven Steps To Take Now

The Powers And Limitations Of The Family Responsibility Office

How To Start A Divorce In Ontario

Dealing With Evil In-Laws

Protecting Assets After A Break Up

How Common-Law Couples Can Protect Lottery Winnings

Separated With Kids And Sharing The House. Does Nesting Work?

5 More Sneaky Ways An Ex Might Hide Money From You

Is It Possible To Co-Parent With An Addict?

When Criminal Law And Family Law Intersect

Living With Your Ex: Rules To Help You Both Live Separate And Together

Is Staying Friends With An Ex A Bad Idea?

How To Register A Separation Agreement With The FRO

Should Your Child Call Your New Partner Mom Or Dad?

Should I Research My Date?

Fighting For Sole Custody – Is It Worth It? Find out!

Can I Stop My Ex From Turning Our Child Into A Vegan?

Arrears Vs. Retroactive Support. Is There A Difference?

Warning Signs That A Child Is Affected By Divorce

How to Stop Unrequired Family Involvement

Ex Turning Your Teenager Against You? Make it Better!

I Took My Phone Across The Border And An Agent Stopped Me. What Now?

Is It Too Late To Get Child Support? Find out!

The One Thing Every Divorcing Parent Needs To Do For Their Child

The Best Financial Advice I’ve Ever Heard

An Easy Introduction To Countersurveillance (And Is It Worth It)

Why Custody Doesn’t Matter

Does Adultery Affect Children?

After The Affair: How to Co-Parent With Someone Who Cheated

Is It A Good Idea To Take Out A Reverse Mortgage?

Should I Take My Phone Across The Border? We have advice.

How To Respond To Abusive Text Messages In A Divorce

What Is Passive Income? How Can You Easily Earn It During Retirement?

Custody vs. Residency – Is There A Difference In Ontario?

How To Know If A Private Investigator Is Watching You

What If You Disagree With The Family Court Decision? Don’t worry! Find out here!

It’s Time To Update The Laws For Common-Law Couples In Ontario

Estate Planning For Blended Families In Ontario: Easy Tips

Should You Really Try to Go Through Your Partner’s Phone?

Is Common-Law The Same As Marriage In Ontario? It’s not!

Can You Really Put That In A Pre-Nup?

Helpful Tips if You’re In A Relationship With A Spender or A Saver

Platonic Parenting – Could It Be Right For You?

Alternatives to Facebook: What Other Social Media Sites Are There?

5 Secrets To Help You Win Your Divorce in Ontario

Retirement Savings: Are You Going to Need to Win a Lottery?

How Can I Stop A Divorce From Happening In Ontario?

Your Easy Smart Home Advice For Smart Homeowners

How To Create A Strong Password

The Quick Answer: What Is Children’s Aid Mediation?

Do You Have the Right To Know Where Your Child Is?

My Partner Isn’t Great With Money. Should We Combine Assets?

Here’s Your Low Down: What Is Emotional Abuse?

An Adult Child Can Easily Help A Parent Who Is Going Through Divorce

A Quick Answer: Are We Common-Law Partners?

8 You Should Know About Starting A Business After Divorce

You’re Unsure, Is The Website Safe? Let’s Find Out!

Should My Ex’s New Spouse Stay With My Child?

The Different Types Of Child Custody: Special Arrangements

4 Tips To Make Co-Parenting Easier for You

How To End Your Obligation To Pay Child Support?

The Different Types Of Child Custody: The Basics

Parenting Teenagers During A Separation

Kids And Money: How To Teach Your Kids To Be More Fiscally Responsible

Easy Gaming Safety Tips: Help Your Kids Play Safe

Healthy Ways to Deal With Separation Anxiety In Children

4 Easy Post-Divorce Financial Goals for You to Pursue

Domestic Abuse In The Digital Age: What Can You Do?

What is Supervised Access and How to Make it Easier?

The Apple Card: Something To Consider?

Is Bankruptcy Ever The Best Solution Post-Divorce?

How Can Reunification Counselling Help You after Divorce? Find Out Here.

What Exactly Is The Cloud?

Court Not The Best Option For Your Parenting Disputes

The New Normal: Your Family is Alright

How Your RRSP Can Help You Out After Divorce

Are You Experiencing Emotional Abuse?

Strong VS Weak Separation Agreements – What Sets The Good Ones Apart?

Dealing With In-Laws Post Separation

SMART Financial Goal-Setting

What’s Up With WhatsApp?

Advice To Newly Separated Parents

How Often Should You Revise A Personal Budget?

Smartphones – Best Practices

How To De-Escalate Conflict Post-Separation

How To Have An Amicable Divorce

Parenting Coordination – What Is It?

RESPs and Divorce

Coming Soon: Child-Focused Changes To The Divorce Act

Proving Infidelity: Should I Get Proof?

What If The Child Does Not Want To Follow The Parenting Agreement?

TFSA Versus RRSP: Is One Better Than The Other?

Is My Ex Brainwashing My Child?

Can My Ex Kick Me Out Of The House?

Nest Egg – Realistically How Much Should I Have Saved Away?

Does Spousal Support End If My Ex Remarries?

Lessons We Can All Learn From Celebrity Divorces

Will Laws About Pets And Divorce Ever Change In Ontario?

How Do I Find A Good Privacy App?

Introducing Children To New Relationships

Why You Should Check Your Credit Score Post-Divorce

Relocating Children Post-Separation

The Worst Financial Advice I’ve Heard

What Should I Know About GPS Surveillance

Blended Families – Making It Work

The Big Question: How Long Will Your Separation Agreement Last?

What Newly Divorced Business Owners Should Consider This Tax Season

Co-Parenting With A Bully

Are There Consequences For Refusing To Mediate?

How To File Taxes If You Are Newly Divorced

Long Distance Parenting Between Separated Parents

Divorce On A Budget: Tips And Tricks

Tackling Debt After Divorce: What Do I Address First?

Why Does My Child Not Want To Speak To Me?

The Powers And Limitations Of Drones

Free Resources To Help You Get Through A Divorce

Grandparents: Custody and Access

The Spectrum Of Parental Alienation

The Technology of Modern Surveillance

Tips For Communicating During A Divorce

Does It Make Sense To Buy, Or Rent A Home After Divorce?

You Should Read This: Our Nominations For The 2018 Canadian Law Blog Awards

Should I Stay Separated Or Get Divorced

Post-Separation Parenting Terms

Hidden Treasures: Unexpected Asset Search Discoveries

Cannabis and Parenting

Permanent or Term Life Insurance?

OCL Versus Section 30 Assessment: What’s The Difference?

Wealth Building Strategies For Business Owners Following A Divorce

Is There Any Privacy On Social Media?

Advantages Of Mediation For Settling Family Matters

Can I Get Child Support For An Unborn Child?

Life Insurance Post-Divorce: What Do I Need To Consider?

How Fast Can You Get A Divorce?

Will Hiring A P.I. Make For A Messier Divorce?

What Is A Section 30 Assessment? And Do I Need One?

How To Find Money To Treat Yourself, Even On A Tight Budget

Why Mediation Is Better For Children

Getting Into Investing After Divorce Can Be A Smart Move. Here Are 6 Points To Help Get You Started

Is It Safe To Have Alexa In My Home?

These Apps Will Help Keep Your Finances On Track During A Divorce

Thinking About Taking Something That Doesn’t Belong To You For Evidence? Please Don’t

Is There Any Way You Can Use CPP Savings Early During A Divorce?

Does Receiving Spousal Support Count As Income?

How To Divorce-Ready Your Business

Does My Child Need Counselling to Help With My Divorce?

Three Good Examples Of Why You Should Change Your Passwords After A Separation

A Child’s Imaginary Wish List To Their Divorcing Parents

How long should we live together, to be common law in Ontario?

Assets That Are “Safe” From Divorce

When Snowbirds Become Freebirds – International Grey Divorce

What’s Mine Is Not Yours: Unequal Division Of Family Property

Maintaining Your Relationship With Your Teenager In A Divorce

The Dos and Don’ts Of Conducting Your Own Family Law Investigation

A Nasty Divorce from the Child’s Eyes

How An Argument About Finances Can Escalate Into An Argument About Everything

Parenting a Teenager Through a Divorce

Publication Bans – What are They? And Why Would I Need One?

Don’t Believe Everything You See On TV: Limitations Of Private Investigations

Parenting Plans for Newborns: What Works and What Doesn’t

The Dos And Don’ts When Communicating With Your Spouse In A Divorce

Sneaky Ways An Ex Might Hide Money From You

My Children Hate Me – Is It Over?

How To Boost Your Financial Literacy When Your Former Partner Took Care of Everything

Social Media And Family Law – Are You Building A Case For The Other Side?

Initiating Separation Or Divorce With Due Concern For Children

Digital Housekeeping: How To Make Sure Your Social Media Accounts Don’t Become A Part of Your Divorce

Parenting and Divorce – Four Great Books to Read

When Co-Parenting Is Impossible

Can Spenders And Savers Live Happily Together?

How To Make Divorce Easier On The Children

Child Custody – How A P.I. Can Help

Warning Signs That Your Children Are Reacting To Conflict At Home

5 Benefits Of Hiring A P.I. For Your Family Law Case

How And When To Leave A Partner With An Addiction

Financial Considerations To Make Before Entering A New Relationship

My Spouse Is Lying! I Think…

My Spouse Is Cheating – Should I Stay Or Go?

How Much Is Enough? Evidence And Private Investigations

Not All Assets Are Equal

How Do Children Process Their Parents’ Divorce?

When Appropriate, Shared Parenting Should Be The Norm

When A Loved One’s New Partner Raises Red Flags

Getting Out Of Debt After Divorce

How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce

Key Things New Divorcées Forget To Include When Creating a Budget

Revenge Is Sweet…But Success Is Better

Effects Of Parental Alienation On A Child

Parenting Strategies To Try When Parental Alienation Is An Issue

Parental Alienation and Parental Alienation Syndrome

What to Expect When Meeting A Financial Planner For The First Time

Conflict and Child Development

Why Won’t You Tell Me? When Less Information From Your Private Investigator Is More

Leaving An Abusive Relationship? Start With A Safety Plan

Should I Pay My Ex A Lump Sum Or Smaller Increments?

Catch Me If You Can – What To Do When The Person You Want To Serve Doesn’t Make It Easy

Abusive Relationships: How To Know If You’re At Risk

Creating Effective Parenting Plans

Litigation Privilege In Family Law

When Counselling Is Not Appropriate For Children During A Divorce

Can A Financial Planner Help Me Reach A Better Divorce Settlement?

Staying Together For The Sake Of The Children

Getting Your Retirement Back on Track After a Divorce

Unauthorized Electronic Surveillance in Family Law

Strategies To Reduce Conflict

Whose Bed Have Those Boots Been Under? Finding Answers Professionally and Discreetly

An Open Letter To Our Clients

The 7-Step Financial Plan For A Divorced Stay-At-Home Parent

What Happens at the Mandatory Information Program

Shulman & Partners LLP’s Pledge to #PushforProgress

Preparing your Practice for the Crypto Revolution: What Every Family Lawyer Should Know

Beating The Deadbeat – How An Investigator Can Help Verify Hidden Income

Parenting Plans in High Conflict Situations

Money Management Mistakes New Divorcées Should Avoid

Communication and Co-Parenting

How A Qualified Investigator Can Compliment Your Family Law Team

Contemplating Divorce? Consider Counselling

Mediation Explained

Do I need a Lawyer?

These Changes To Ontario Family Law Have Made A Big Difference

What Would Santa Say? Are Gifts Considered Income for Support Purposes?

Co-Parenting Through The Holidays: Who Pays For The Kids’ Gifts

Busted! Myths About Divorce and Family Law Debunked

Church on Christmas: Can Your Ex Take Your Child?

Ho-Ho-Holiday Parenting Schedules

How To Avoid Going To Court: Tips From Our Lawyers

Things You Can’t Leave Out Of Your Cohab Agreement If You’ve Already Been Divorced

The Biggest Mistake Mature Couples Make When Their Relationship Gets Serious

How To Have The Pre-Nup Conversation Without Jeopardizing Your Relationship

Is It Ever Too Late To Get A Post-Nup?

Top Reasons Why More Couples Are Saying Yes To Pre-Nups

Some Specifics and Helpful Tips for Your Section 7 Expenses

Is This The Right Thing To Do?

How To Move Past The Feeling Of Unfairness After Divorce

Moving In Together? Consider These Points Before You Take The Next Big Step

Rights And Obligations For Common Law Couples In Ontario

The All Families Are Equal Act A Big Step In The Right Direction, But Some Key Questions Remain

Same-Sex Divorce For Non-Residents In Canada: What Has Changed

How To Make A Parenting Plan That Accommodates A Young Child

Four Books to Help Your Child Understand Divorce

Modernizing the Justice System: Q&A with the Attorney General’s Office

How to Cope If You Are Divorcing Your Business Partner

Can my ex claim little or no income?

CPP Credit Splitting – Some Particularities

How a family lawyer can help you when divorce disrupts your retirement plan

Exes making it work for business’ sake

What you may not know about mediation

How To Minimize Legal Costs During A Divorce

Leaving An Abusive Relationship

What To Do When You’re Thinking Of Leaving

Mediator or Divorce Lawyer: Should You Choose One Or Have Both?

I Can’t Afford To Pay For A Family Lawyer…Now What?

Is there really such a thing as a simple divorce?

Do These 5 Things If You Want To Lose Your Family Law Case

What You Should Know If You Are Planning For Retirement – And Divorce

How To Dress For Court

What should I do if I’ve received a letter from a lawyer?

Why Seeing More Divorce On TV Is A Good Thing

Is it okay to date while in the midst of a divorce?

CAPITAL COST ALLOWANCE AND DEPRECIATION – THEIR IMPACT ON DETERMINING INCOME FOR SUPPORT

CAPITAL GAINS, LOSSES AND SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS

HIGH INCOME AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT

WILL YOU HAVE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT FROM YOUR DPSP BENEFITS?

Trust Funds – How Are They Split in a Divorce?

Restricted Stock Units – Will Your Former Spouse Get Half?

AeroPlan Miles and Loyalty Points in a Divorce – Will You Have to Share Them?

Was it a gift or a loan?

Can You Stop Your Spouse from Dividing Your CPP Credits?

Spousal Support and Retirement Income – Is Double Dipping Fair?

How To Reduce Stress During A Divorce

How Are CPP Credits Divided After Divorce?

3 Ways to Keep a Healthy Heart After a Divorce

HOW DOES A PENSION GET SPLIT IN A DIVORCE?

Breaking up the Family Business

Keep Your Divorce off Social Media

Is Staying Together “for the Kids’ Sake” Always a Good Idea? New U.K. Data Says No.

FAQ – Where is Shulman Law Firm Located?

When Does Child Support Stop in Ontario?

Religion-Based Mahr Agreements: Validity and Status Under Canadian Law

Child Support: Attributing Pre-Tax Corporate Income to Shareholder Parents

Recommendations of the Children’s Lawyer: Are They Binding?

Spousal Support Guidelines For Incomes Above $350,000

Child Support Obligations for Step-Parents

A Challenge to Parents for the Year 2015

This Holiday, Give Your Kids the Best Gift of All

Separated or Divorced with Kids? Some Tips on Making the Holidays Extra Merry This Year

What is “Adultery”, Anyway?

In Canada, Could Camille Cosby Divorce Bill?

Divorced and Travelling During the Holidays? Be Aware of New Canadian Passport Requirements

Massive Divorce Awards and Settlements – Are They Ever Really Justified?

Want to Keep Your Ex Away from Your Inheritance? It’s Simple.

Divorcing? Here are Some Ways to Keep the House

When Do Kids Get to Make Their Own Decisions?

Holidays Are Not Always Merry for Separated and Divorce Parents

Becoming a Parent without Becoming a Partner: Co-Parents and the Law

“What Happens in Vegas, Stays on Facebook” – The Repercussions of Kids’ Bad Behaviour

"Grey Divorces" in Canada: Some Practical Aspects

More About Snooping on Spouses

The Real Consequences of Actions in a Virtual World

Snooping on Spouses — How Far Can It Go?

Kids and the Digital Age: How Do Divorced Parents Deal with Differing Rules?

Hockey Parents: Do Kids’ Schedules Have to be Accommodated?

What Do You, and Celebrities, Have in Common?

To Deadbeat Parents — Are You on the FRO "Most Wanted" List?

Separation Agreements: Don’t Forget to Include Your Pets!

What Do the NFL Suspensions Teach Us About Child Support?

Who Gets "Custody" of Rover or Fluffy in a Split?

Surrogacy Sparks Some Strange Legal Scenarios

Surrogacy in Canada

Who is Responsible When Kids Commit Crime?

Dad Fails in Bid to Appeal $25,000 Monthly Support Order

Must I Volunteer the Fact That I Got a Pay Raise?

Helping Kids Understand Divorce Law

Thinking of Taking the Law into Your Own Hands? It Can Be Costly

Custody Self-Help: When a Vacation Turns Into a Permanent Move

Can I Get My Kid’s Passport Without the Other Parent’s Consent?

Does Family Arbitration Really Work?

The Many Models Of Mediation

Making Transitions Easier for Children

Lack of Financial Disclosure Nets Man $10,000 Costs Award Against Him

What Can Happen When You Lie About Being Employed

Never Mind Vacation – What Happens When Family Law Disputes Go Abroad?

Can Part-Time Work Satisfy Your Obligation to Earn at Full Potential?

Is Presumed Custody with the Mother an Outdated Presumption?

Can You Get Damages for Mental Suffering in Family Law?

Want to Avoid a Security for Costs Order? Here’s What Not to Do

More on Security for Costs – Some Examples

Is a Kid’s Preference a "Material Change"?

“How Do I Get Out of My Separation Agreement?”

Does Retired Dad Have to Supplement Income?

Is Private School Necessary?

Do Gambling Losses Get Split After a Split?

Contempt of Court in Family Law Proceedings

Does a Flawed Settlement Count?

Father Too Late to Stop Mother’s Move with Child

Security for Costs in Family Law

The Special, Protected Status of the Matrimonial Home

Supporting Adult Children Through School – The Specific Factors

Are You Legally Capable of Entering Into a Contract?

Living "Separate and Apart" – Were You Living Together in the First Place?

Do Children Have a Direct Right of Support?

Does RRSP Income Count Towards Child Support?

Do Kids’ Opinions Count, in Family Law?

Keeping the Ring – Does it Matter Who Broke Off the Engagement?

More on Child Support for Adult Children Pursuing Higher Education

“Best Efforts” in a Parent’s Obligation to Find Work

Can You Sue Someone for Breaking a Promise to Live Together?

Legal Obligations After Death – “Dependent’s Relief” and Post-Death Support

Supporting a Grandchild – Should it be Factored into Support Obligations?

Thinking of Quitting Work to Avoid Support? Court Sees Right Through It

How Do Child Tax Benefits Get Split?

More on “Snowbirds” and Court Jurisdiction Over Support and Property Claims

Is Playing ʺHardballʺ Worth it?

The Perils of Drafting Separation Agreements – Knowing What You Don’t Know

Can You Change a Separation Agreement? A Recent Case in Illustration

Having Trouble Living Under the Same Roof While Separated? You May Be Stuck

What is “Parental Alienation”? And What Do Ontario Courts Do About It?

Child Support for Kids with Special Needs

Can You Live “Separate and Apart” Under the Same Roof? – Some Points to Know

Do Support Obligations Survive a Kid’s Hiatus from School?

More on Intemperate Texting in Family Law

Should Family Law Compensate for Mental Distress?

Is Support Ever Too Little to Bother Pursuing?

Should You Use the Family Courts for Revenge?

Monthly Support: Is $20K Too Much? How About $175K?

What's in the FRO's Enforcement Arsenal?

If You Quit Work for Health Reasons, Are You Off the Hook for Support?

Receiving An Inheritance Affects Your Support Obligations? Find Out.

Keeping the Holidays Happy — Child Custody and Access Tips

Are You Travelling for the Holidays? The Essentials About Kids’ Passports

Gifts You Received While Married – Can You Keep Them After Divorce?

If You Don’t Pay Support, You Could Lose Your License – Is it Worth the Risk?

Ask Ron: "Do I Still Owe Support if My Ex is Living With Someone Else?"

Do You Have to Pay Support for the Step-Child Who Won’t Speak to You?

Can Bilingual Parent Insist on French-Language Education for Child?

When is it Too Late to Ask for Support?

Can’t Get Along? How Poor Communication Affects Custody Determinations

Should Kids Be Forced To Do Overnight Visits?

Ask Ron: "Does My Ex Get Half My House?"

Can I Move Across the Country – or Across the Globe – With My Kid?

Court Orders Are "Not Suggestions" — Obey Them Or Risk Being Barred From Your Own Proceeding

Can a Court Make an Order to "Punish" You?

The Problem with Homemade Separation Agreements

What is “Income” for Child Support Purposes? – Some Surprises

Could Your Family Court Fees Be Unconstitutional?

The Perils of Internet Dating – The Law Comes to the Rescue

When You Break an Engagement, Who Gets to Keep the Ring?

“Material Change” in Family Law – What You Need to Know

Wife Has Husband Arrested – Can He Deduct His Criminal Defence Fees in the Divorce?

If You Go Bankrupt, Are You Off-the-Hook?

Which Court Handles a Divorce Between “Snowbirds”?

Could a “Nesting” Arrangement Work for You?

Spousal Support: Is $175,000 a Month Excessive?

Using Facebook Information in Court

Plotting Something Sneaky? The Court Has Remedies!

Can You Have More Than One Spouse At a Time?

What Happens if You Don’t Co-Operate With the Court?

Family Law Can Be Funny

Deciding on Early Retirement? Don’t Overlook Your Support Obligations

Update on Sending Nasty Texts: Still Not a Good Idea

Support After Death? Can Your Ex Apply for Support From Your Estate?

Do You Have to Keep Paying Support After You Die?

Family Law Can Be Funny

Can I Sell the House Without My Spouse Knowing?

Family Law Rules – The Court’s Case Management Duties

The Family Law Rules – What’s the Court’s Role?

The Family Law Rules – What’s the Goal?

Using Lawyers Can Actually Minimize Legal Costs

Does an Internet Affair Constitute “Adultery”?

More on the Child Support Guidelines Formulas – Split Custody

Child Support and Shared Custody − The 40 Percent Threshold

Separation and Divorce: Can My Spouse and I Use One Lawyer?

Bill Proposes to Confirm Grandparents Right to Apply for Custody and Access

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, Part 2: – Some Important Qualifiers

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines – What Are They?

Child Protection Basics

How Does a Parent’s Religious Beliefs Affect Custody and Access?

How Do You Know You’ve Reached a Deal?

Can Outside Parties Be Ordered to Provide Information?

Correcting Common Misconceptions About the Matrimonial Home

How are Inheritances Dealt With in a Divorce?

Can You Pay Child Support Straight to the Child?

What is the Role of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer?

Don’t Delay! There Are Deadlines for Claiming Your Legal Rights

Can I Dispose of My Ex’s Things?

Custody Conundrum: When is it Okay to Move with a Child?

Can You Use Facebook Evidence in Court?

What is a Retainer Agreement?

The Divorce Process – Final Stage: The Trial

The Divorce Process, Stage Ten: The Settlement Conference

The Divorce Process, Stage Nine: Productions and Discovery

The Divorce Process, Stage Eight: Motions

The Divorce Process, Stage Seven: The Case Conference

The Divorce Process, Stage Six: Mandatory Information Program

The Divorce Process, Stage Five: Commencing Litigation

The Divorce Process, Stage Four: Negotiation

The Divorce Process, Stage Three: Financial Disclosure

The Divorce Process, Stage Two: Getting Advice

The Divorce Process: Step-by-Step

Can Grandparents Get Custody?

Family Law Disputes – Be Careful With Those Nasty Texts

Can You Avoid Paying Child Support by Quitting Work?

Ontario Child Support, Custody and Access: Fundamental Principles

How Long Do Parents Have to Offer Support for Adult Children?

Same-Sex Divorce for Non-Residents – The Law in a State of Flux

Obligations Towards Stepchildren and Child Support

Family Law Mediation and Arbitration

The Essentials of Property Division in Ontario

Amending a Separation Agreement

Don’t Delay in Seeking Equalization of Net Family Property

When Are Religious Marriages Valid in Ontario?

Divorce and Your Pension: The Basics

Adultery and Divorce

Make Sure Your Separation Agreement is Comprehensive

Can a Foreign Same-Sex Couple Get a Divorce in Canada?

Paying for Post-Secondary Education – How Far Must Parents Go?

Enforcing Child and Spousal Support Payments – The Role of the Family Responsibility Office

The Basics of the Ontario Family Court System

Understanding the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

Who was the Primary Parent During the Marriage?

Divorce in Ontario: Frequently-Asked Questions

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Child Support – The Basics

Determining Child Custody After Separation

Financial Disclosure – Explained

Property Division in Common Law Relationships

Unequal Division of Property – Can I Get More Than Half?

Equalization in the Family Law Context

The Matrimonial Home – What Makes it Unique?