Tag Archives: divorce

Crime doesn’t pay. Criminals do.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

So your income went down after you were convicted of a criminal offence, and now you can’t pay child support?  Too bad: When it comes to paying child support, courts won’t sympathize with parents who are the authors of their … Continue reading →

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Where is Andy’s Dad?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Heavy, dude: Between all the fun characters, the magical nature of the toys, and burning questions like “What is the sex like between Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head?” it’s easy to forget that there are human characters in this movie. … Continue reading →

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The rise of “gray divorce”

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Sociologist Susan L. Brown, in the L.A. Times, examines the reasons for the increasing number of older Americans (and Canadians, if my practice is representative) choosing to end their marriages: Until recently, it would have been fair to say that older … Continue reading →

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Divorce gets ugly

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

No comment: When Feng’s wife gave birth to a girl, he was convinced it could not be his as he believed their daughter would be as beautiful as her mother, so he concluded his wife must have been unfaithful. He … Continue reading →

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“17 Common Mistakes To Avoid In Divorce Proceedings”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

From family lawyer Sherry Donovan in the Huffington Post.  I agree with all of them, and I’d add an 18th: concentrate on what’s best for the children and yourself, not what might punish your ex. I’ve warned many clients that they’re … Continue reading →

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Who gets the RRSPs?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

The Globe and Mail on division of Registered Retirement Savings Plans following the breakdown of a marriage: While family law across Canada calls for a 50-50 split of matrimonial property, couples don’t necessarily need to split each asset right down … Continue reading →

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“The desk at her Century City office is free of clutter and empty of anything that could potentially be flung across the room, as tensions tend to run high.”

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Entertainment Tonight on “Hollywood’s Top Divorce Lawyer,” Laura Wasser.

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