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Talking to Children About Divorce: Using New Ways Parent-Child Talk

Michelle Jensen -- June 9, 2017

Introduction by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D.

Main article title: Parent-Child Talk by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., New Ways for Families

Original article posted at TherapyChanges.com

One of the first questions asked by parents who are beginning the divorce process is, “What should we tell the children, and how should we tell them?” Most parents, understandably, have a tough time telling their children about their pending divorce and describing how their lives will be forever changed. This daunting task can generate... Read Full Article

Parenting Plan Worksheet

Who do the children live with? What about holidays? What about school trips, doctor's appointments, religion, and after school activities? How will communication be handled? Just who is responsible for what?

The Parenting Plan Worksheet is one of the most comprehensive documents available for helping parents sort out these matters. It consists of 12-pages, designed to assist parents discuss, negotiate and settle the child's schedule between the parents as well as parental responsibilities. You fill in the blanks and answer questions to create your own plan... Read Full Article

Disclosure and Valuation Date - Matrimonial Property Act

1. Disclosure

1.1 Each person has to disclose any and all relevant information so that each person can make an informed decision or agreement on matrimonial property division. The Notice to Disclose sets out minimum disclosure but full disclosure can often go much further.

1.2 "Full disclosure" may vary from case to case, depending on the nature of the assets and liabilities and the nature of the claims.

1.3 Any documentation that supports any asset, debt or exemption must be provided to the... Read Full Article

Who gets the leather couch?

People spend a great deal of their disposable income on household goods and personal property. We save up for that beautiful dining room suite that will seat 12. We are so thrilled when we buy a new leather sectional sofa. When people separate or divorce, those household goods have to be divided too. It is particularly difficult to divide some of them because:

they may have sentimental value to both of you,
they may be a one of a kind item, and thus, irreplaceable, and
they do not retain their value well.

Household goods lose value... Read Full Article

Basic Matrimonial Property Rules

1. Basic rule

1.1 All property acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name it is in, is subject to equal sharing - unless it meets one of the categories of exemptions or unless the Court finds that it would not be just and equitable to divide it equally.

1.2 There are three categories of property - shared property, exempt property and equitably divided property.

2. Exemptions

2.1 There are 3 categories of exceptions -- the legal term is "exemptions":

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