You are thinking of or have made the decision to separate…now what? There are so many things to think about. Divorce is a big commitment. It’s important to remember a few things: a) Stay focused...
You are getting separated, it doesn’t matter whether you are married or common-law, 30 or 55, things are about to change. 1 large piece of that change puzzle is the house. It’s the place where you sha...
How Important Is Getting GOOD advice during Separation or Divorce? I think the answer is obvious – it is critically important. The real question however should be what is GOOD advice?
GOOD advice should help you navigate the minefield that is created by divorce. A minefield of emotional, financial, legal and practical decisions that must be made. GOOD advice will help you move forward, it will help you stay focused and it will be realistic and logical. What it won’t be is based on emotion.
A common question we get lately surrounds obtaining mortgage financing at the time of separation. Once you have decided to agree to disagree and move on with your respective lives its time to get into action. The house is put on the market and sale proceeds are divided according to a previously arranged formula. Easy – right?
If you are planning or have already initiated a separation for the New Year you are not alone. January is the busiest month of the year for divorce proceedings to be started.
Are you spending too much time thinking about Christmas past? Wondering how you will get through this Christmas? Concerned that Christmas will never be the same for you and your children?
You are not alone.
Here’s a blog post that a friend of mine wrote called “On My Own” http://www.suddenlyincharge.ca/stories/on-my-own/
“A major thing that I have found both tough and rewarding is being a single Dad. “
It is amazing how many things are new and exciting to you after separation. You need to be open to saying yes to those opportunities and accepting those challenges thought…YES that is the hard part 🙂
Here’s the sad reality of our times. Depending on where you read it, the divorce rates are between 45-55%.
The increase in divorce rates however, has caused an influx of readily available solutions. There are many options available to help you make your divorce as unique as your family.
So, I regularly have people say “Oh I am happily married, I would never need your sevices” or “if I take your card or friend you on Facebook someone will think I need your services&#...
I read a great article (which I’ve attached here) that provides information on this subject. It is alwasy a struggle for the parents that I coach, my friends and it was a difficult thing for me ...