In LawNow's most recent issue, a very popular article has been "Helping Children and Teens Deal with Separation and Divorce". Here is another resource to add to the list! The Public Legal Information Association of NL has recently released material for children and youth living in Newfoundland … [Read more...]
Helping Children and Teens Deal with Separation and Divorce
In 2008 Statistics Canada estimated that 41% of Canadian marriages would end in divorce before the 30th year of marriage. Most agree that the divorce of parents has a profound impact on the emotional well-being of children. The legal system has recognized this issue and family justice services … [Read more...]
The Tax Implications of Marital Breakdown
Breaking Up is Hard to Do The breakdown of a relationship creates sufficient personal upheaval that it is unreasonable to throw in the myriad legal implications that also result. Unfortunately, the law is not always reasonable. And, the tax provisions applicable to matrimonial breakup add further … [Read more...]
To Move or Not to Move – that is the Question
EDITOR'S NOTE | The information in this article may be out-of-date. For current information on moving with children, see CPLEA's Moving and the Divorce Act info sheet and FAQs and Moving with Children info sheet. In 2005, Patrick and Serena signed a Separation Agreement that said they would … [Read more...]