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Legal Beagle:
Family Law:
Introduction, A 10 part series.
Sadly it seems that marriages these days end in Divorce rather quickly, you only need to sit in a family law court room for a few minutes to know how Divorce, separation, custody, and FRO are at an all time high.
This 10 part series covers everything from the beginnings of the separation, to the controversy subject of FRO- {Family Responsibility Act} and how the new wife and former husband are being taken advantage of in the court system, not all men are “Deadbeat Dad’s” some are “Dead-bolted” because of petty actions by a bitter “x.”
What are the most common mistakes people make in divorce?
1. Taking action that effects your rights before getting legal advice
In the heat of the moment when you are fed up and ask for a Divorce without knowing your rights you could be indirectly causing harm to your case. Divorce is a serious matter and should be well thought out; you need to know your rights, and the rights of any children that might be involved. Once you have made the decision that Divorce is the best option for your happiness, do some research. There is a great on-line source about Family Law in Ontario: http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/familyla.pdf- this answers most questions you may have.
2. Making financial and legal decisions while under pressure or upset about the family break-up
This happens all too often for both men and women. While still in shock when asked for a separation or Divorce, or with the hopes of getting back together in the future, decisions are made without thought or knowledge of your rights. In the beginning, do not do-or-agree {sign} to anything without thinking out the long term consequences and getting legal advice. Do not be manipulated by your emotions or false promises.
3. Getting advice on your legal separation or divorce from family and friends
Yes they mean well, yes they love you, and yes they might even be Divorced themselves and can give great tid bits of knowledge to ask your legal advisor, but they are not legal professionals. Seek professional advice- you wouldn’t ask Uncle George to pull your tooth would you? Or Aunt Sally to do your surgery? - listen to their well meaning advice, but act upon what your legal advisor says!
4. Using the court process to punish your spouse
This is becoming so common place in the court room, costing you, the tax payer, hundreds of thousands of dollars that I will be dedicating an entire article to it.
Join me next month in the June Issue of Main Street Magazine as we walk you through the various stages of separation, Divorce and family law.
Donna Kaye
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