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You've decided to get a divorce 'What's Next ?'
You've decided to get a divorce 'What's Next ?'
Navigating a divorce proceeding can present significant challenges for anyone. However, when opting for the divorce mediation process to finalize your divorce, these challenges can be overcome, irrespective of their complexity. Divorce is undoubtedly a difficult and deeply personal life event, and it’s essential to approach it with care and consideration. Adopting a structured approach like mediation can yield positive outcomes both in the present and for the future.
On June 21, 2019, Canadian Parliament made changes to the Divorce Act by designating divorce mediation and other forms of dispute resolution as a first choice, prior to bringing the matter to court. These changes apply as of March 1, 2021, and are options that mean you no longer are required to go to court for such matters as filing for divorce, or attaining mediated settlement agreements, all of which can be achieved through divorce mediation
Legal advisers are now mandated and have a duty to encourage their clients who are entering a divorce proceeding, to try to solve their issues through a family dispute resolution process prior to preparing for court, unless it would be clearly inappropriate to do so.
When filing for divorce in Nova Scotia, there is an abundance of documents that are required to complete your proceeding without delay. Preparing and filing these documents in accordance with the rules and procedures is imperative. A divorce mediator can assist you with this challenging task.
Planning for what comes next is of the utmost importance, especially if there are children to consider. Always take whatever time you need to read, scrutinize and or, seek advice regarding the agreement you've reached before signing it.
Matrimonial property includes many things, not just physical property, like land or houses. It also includes things like the contents of the home, such as furniture and appliances, vehicles that the couple owned while married, and other things as well. It may include pensions that either spouse may have, and also certain debts that the parties have.
You are about to make difficult, life altering decisions. You need to understand your rights and obligations as well as how the mediation process works. A Mediator's primary focus is on resolving issues in a fair and equitable manner. Whereas the mediator works with both parties, they cannot provide independant advice on any legal, financial or other professional issues arising during the mediation process.
Whether you are potentially a paying parent in a family court action or a parent potentially in receipt of child support payments, you can use the Nova Scotia child support calculator to get a base idea of what the amount could be.
There are several ways to include the child’s voice in mediation between parents in conflict over their child’s parenting plan. One method is the mediator interviewing the child as part of the mediation process, and another is for a child specialist to conduct an interview and present the information in mediation.
Every child is unique and will react to separation or divorce differently. How your child reacts can depend on your child's personality and temperament. For example, at pickup and drop-off, some children find it easier to separate from an adult than other children do. You must also concider your family's history, your child's circle of friends, school environment, and community
Under the federal Divorce Act, spousal support is most likely to be paid when there is a big difference between the spouses' incomes after they separate. However, this is not always the case. A court may decide that the spouse with the lower income is not entitled to support. The court may reach this decision if that spouse has a lot of assets, or if the difference in income cannot be traced to anything that happened during the relationship.
Family courts play a crucial role in society for several reasons:
If you require legal representation or are concerned about your rights and obligations, you should contact a Family Court near you.
If you are separating from your partner, or are involved with, or going to be involved with, the court, it is always a good idea to speak with a lawyer. Click the link below for more informarion about legal support and advice options in Nova Scotia, including no- and low-cost services.
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