Divorce Diaries

You know that feeling when you’re trying to assemble IKEA furniture with instructions in three languages, none of which you fully understand? That’s kind of what going through a divorce as an immigrant feels like, except the stakes are way higher than a wobbly bookshelf.

If you’ve been separated for a while, here’s some breaking news you probably didn’t expect: as of January 1, 2025, your Will and next-of-kin rights might not look quite the way you think they do anymore.

An Opinion of Value (OOV) is an informed estimate - a professional snapshot of what your property might sell for in today’s market. It’s not an exact science, but it’s one of the most important tools you’ll use in negotiations.

Polyamorous relationships – where more than two adults have intimate, committed relationships together – are increasingly visible in Canada. However, the legal system, especially around property division when such relationships dissolve, is still catching up.

Helping your child buy their first home is a proud moment for many parents. In today’s real estate market, it’s not uncommon to help a child by cosigning a mortgage.

When going through a divorce, you’re probably thinking about dividing the house, the bank accounts, maybe even the furniture. But what about burial plots?

While drafting your own agreement may seem appealing for its simplicity and cost savings, it comes with risks. Let’s look at some pros and cons of drafting your own Separation Agreement.

The circumstances and emotions involved in a couple’s separation or divorce are as varied as snowflakes in a snowstorm. So, decisions made around the need for a Separation Agreement can be positively or negatively influenced by these circumstances.

The holiday season is now upon us. For some, this time of year brings magic. But for others - those recently separated, divorced, or suddenly alone - the holidays are a brutal reminder of loss.

Deciding whether to sell the marital home or have one spouse buy out the other requires an accurate understanding of its true value, which is why a reliable Opinion of Value or formal appraisal is so important.

"Divorced women don't own houses" and other limiting beliefs.