A legal divorce requires a court hearing and is obtained through the court system. On the other hand, an automatic divorce aka Desk Divorce bypasses the court appearance if couples meet the necessary criteria.
To qualify for an automatic divorce in Canada, couples must live separately for at least one year.
In Canada, an "automatic divorce" aka Desk Divorce signifies the end of a marriage without needing a court appearance. This method is available when couples have lived apart for at least one year and mutually [...]
Where do I begin, and will I still get a fair settlement in my divorce? First of all, take a deep breath. Second, consult a CDFA™ or your accountant so that you are prepared to [...]
Ideally, there should only be winners from mediation, because the process is designed to deliver a divorce settlement that both parties are prepared to sign up to. However, this is not to say that both [...]
Lawyers are likely to charge a retainer of up to $5000, and will bill you for services carried out on top of those covered by the retainer. This retainer will be higher the more complex [...]
To risk stating the obvious, court-ordered mediation has been ordered by the courts to help solve a divorce proceeding, particularly ones where a child custody case or parenting dispute needs to be resolved. A date [...]
Legal litigation is way more confrontational, as lawyers are hired by both sides to present a case that’s designed to get a judge to give their client the most favourable decision. This usually means an [...]
This is down to the mediator, so you should ask them how they prefer to conduct their mediation sessions, before deciding whether or not to hire them. Some will prefer the session to take place [...]
You can start by asking friends or family if they know a good divorce mediator they’ve used before. If you can’t get a personal referral, your local community mediation agency, court or bar association should [...]
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