Conscious Uncoupling

Conscious Uncoupling The term “conscious uncoupling” entered our collective awareness in 2014. Actor Gwyneth Paltrow used the term to describe her divorce from rock star Chris Martin. The term has been used, both sincerely and with mocking, ever since. Many people wanted to know, “What is Conscious Uncoupling?” The phrase was not invented by Paltrow, […]

Divorce in Alberta Without Lawyers

Divorce in Alberta Without Lawyers “You become a spectator only. You are on the fence and your lawyer and the lawyer for your spouse are engaged in a show of power. This show is painful to watch, and one which is costing you and your spouse tens of thousands of dollars.” You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, […]

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Divorce Misconceptions

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Divorce Misconceptions Most of us have a lot of divorce misconceptions. People don’t actually know all that much about divorce until they go through it. There’s a good reason for this. No one plans for divorce, researches divorce, or wants to get anywhere close to it until they find […]

Canada’s Divorce Act Changing

Canada’s Divorce Act Changing There are changes to Canada’s Divorce Act coming March 1, 2021. These changes are amendments to the existing act under Bill C-78, which was introduced in 2018 and made official in June 2019. It actually comes into force on March 1, 2021. The good news is, these are amendments that are […]