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Many people look forward to the holidays and gathering with family and friends. No matter what you celebrate, spending time with loved ones is something most people enjoy.

The decision to divorce is usually stressful, even in cases where the spouses agree on some or all of the issues. When children are involved, stress levels are generally much higher. Most parents want the very best for their children. Unfortunately, the emotional tension involved in the separation process sometimes spills over to the kids.

Over the past few years, social scientists have noted an increase in the number of divorces among older couples. One of the first studies on the subject, which was conducted at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, looked at the increase in so-called “gray divorces” between 1990 and 2010. In 1990, the study reports, divorce among couples age 50 and over was just 10 per cent. By contrast, the number jumped to 25 per cent by 2010.

As life becomes more complicated, the definition of the family unit often changes. And when family must deal with change – including separation, divorce, custody and access, child support, spousal support and property issues – it’s imperative that those involved seek the guidance of a knowledgeable, professional law firm.

The Divorce Act allows married couples to divorce under one of three grounds – all of which fall under the term “breakdown of the marriage.”

When it comes to the law, the biggest difference between being in a marriage and a common-law relationship is the way your property is treated once the relationship ends.

Intimate partner violence can take many forms, including physical violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. Although both genders can suffer abuse in a relationship, statistics show that women are more often victims in intimate relationships. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reports that women are more likely to experience abuse at the hands of an intimate partner; women are also at greater risk for severe violence.

When a child support payor (the person responsible for paying support) falls behind on his or her support obligations or stops paying altogether, it can create a tremendous financial burden for the child support payee (the person who receives support).

These days, nearly everyone maintains at least one type of social media account. Whether you’re on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or some other form of social platform, sharing certain types of information online during the divorce process can hurt your case.