680 News: Important Questions to Consider - Featuring Alyssa Bach, Shulman & Partners

Alyssa Bach, Associate Lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP spoke with 680 News about the noticeable rise in calls from individuals asking about parenting arrangements, support, and separation or divorce. Alyssa emphasized that before making any major decision about ending a relationship, it is important to pause and reflect on both the emotional and practical consequences. That includes your long-term happiness, your financial readiness, and the potential impact on any children involved.

"Our company as a whole has seen about a 20% increase in the number of clients from June of this year compared to June of last year."
— Alyssa Bach, Associate Lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP

In the interview, Alyssa outlines several key questions for anyone thinking about separation or divorce. First, consider whether you are likely to be happier without your partner, rather than reacting solely to short-term conflict. She also stresses the importance of being ready for the financial implications, including changes in household income, legal costs, and the need to support two separate homes. Having a practical plan is essential, from where you will live to how you will manage day-to-day expenses.

For parents, Alyssa highlights the need to think carefully about how children will be affected and whether both parties are truly prepared to work together to minimize that impact. Effective co-parenting requires communication, consistency, and a willingness to separate relationship issues from parenting responsibilities. 

Listen to the full 680 News segment here. 

This media appearance is part of Shulman & Partners LLP’s ongoing contributions to Canadian family law discussions. Explore more of our media features in our In the Media  archive.