RB Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 An uncontested divorce is probably the cheapest way out, only $447 court cost - this is much more that that marriage cost I say. But, the uncontested divorce can work out nicely without the lawyers if there are mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree. There is not much paper work to fill, Statement of Claim, Petition, Affidavit, Financial Waiver, Motion Record, Notice of Motion, Divorce Judgment etc. your thoughts Quote
shoop Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 That an anonymous message board on Canadian politics isn't the best place to be seeking marital and/or legal advice? your thoughts Quote
RB Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Posted February 21, 2006 That an anonymous message board on Canadian politics isn't the best place to be seeking marital and/or legal advice?your thoughts Why not? Divorce is the topic of discussion and affects people well being or not There are lots of educated folks here, and perhaps those who are experienced and who can shed some light on divorces. I mean we are looking bleakly at Canada's divorce rate at around 40% and more if you'd like to count those who claim they are separated. It is part of the decay of society. Quote
theloniusfleabag Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 Dear RB, I have heard that 75% of men kiss their wives goodbye when they leave the house. I have also heard that 75% of men kiss their house goodbye when they leave their wife! Quote Would the Special Olympics Committee disqualify kids born with flippers from the swimming events?
shoop Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 I'll let the quality of my response, and TFBs, answer why not. Why not? Quote
crazymf Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 Dear RB,I have heard that 75% of men kiss their wives goodbye when they leave the house. I have also heard that 75% of men kiss their house goodbye when they leave their wife! Women are like hurricanes...when they first arrive they're all warm and wet, and when they leave they take the house. Quote The trouble with the legal profession is that 98% of its members give the rest a bad name. Don't be humble - you're not that great. Golda Meir
Riverwind Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree.The Canadian courts will not honour mutual agreements between parties if children are involved. This makes it much more difficult to come to a mutual agreement. For example, both parties may agree that the number on line 150 of their tax returns does not accurately reflect the income they are likely to earn after the divorce and they may agree to use different numbers to calculate child support. The courts will not allow that.The Canadian court system really breaks down when it comes to shared parenting arrangements. In this situation the spouse with the higher income is required to pay child support as if the other spouse has sole custody and gets absolutely no credit for the fact that the kids live with them 1/2 of the time. Lastly, the court has the power to and often will rewrite a carefully balanced compromise based on the political prejudices of the judge hearing the case. For that reason, both parties in the agreement need an 'out' clause in case the judge goes nuts (i.e. they must reserve the right to reopen the agreement if the judge unilaterally changes the terms in way that disproportionately benefits one spouse). In other words, if there are kids involved you probably should have your agreement reviewed by a lawyer before you go in front of a judge. Quote To fly a plane, you need both a left wing and a right wing.
crazymf Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 An uncontested divorce is probably the cheapest way out, only $447 court cost - this is much more that that marriage cost I say. But, the uncontested divorce can work out nicely without the lawyers if there are mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree.There is not much paper work to fill, Statement of Claim, Petition, Affidavit, Financial Waiver, Motion Record, Notice of Motion, Divorce Judgment etc. your thoughts My honest opinion is to suck it up and work it out. Become a good stat. Quote The trouble with the legal profession is that 98% of its members give the rest a bad name. Don't be humble - you're not that great. Golda Meir
justcrowing Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 Can't suck up anything when government is involved - they need to get a slice of the pie too. Courts are gender biased so guys lose the majority of the time. Not only do the gals get the house, furniture & kids but alimony as well in most cases. Grin & bear it or stay single. Divorce is political because government is involved. Quote
August1991 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 Grin & bear it or stay single. There is some truth to that. I have no doubt that one reason we have a declining birth rate is that the potential for litigation has been increased. There is no doubt that the marriage rate is lower because of divorce cases.The Supreme Court of Canada will today hear an appeal that could have a dramatic impact on the finances of tens of thousands of divorced parents across the country.The hearing involves four cases in which divorced fathers were ordered to make retroactive child-support payments because their incomes had increased. In each case, the Alberta Court of Appeal ordered lump-sum payments to reflect improvements in the fathers' financial situations, despite existing court orders and agreements. G & MThe problem in these Albertan decisions is that there is a potential for annual negotiations concerning child support payments. ---- A divorce is breach of contract. Unfortunately, activist judges (and others) have chosen to use the law to advance a social agenda concerning the sharing of wealth. A similar activism can be seen in land claims and pay equity. The law is a dangerous method to effect transfers of wealth since it can lead to many unintended consequences. In the case of pay equity, it will likely lead to underemployed or unemployed women. In the case of divorce settlements, it will likely lead to fewer marriages and fewer children. In addition, these changes just encourage tremendously wasteful rent-seeking activities as individuals compete to win (or protect) a prize. Quote
Canuck E Stan Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 “Ah, yes, divorce ... from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man's genitals through his wallet.” -Robin Williams Quote "Any man under 30 who is not a liberal has no heart, and any man over 30 who is not a conservative has no brains." — Winston Churchill
Spike22 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 An uncontested divorce is probably the cheapest way out, only $447 court cost - this is much more that that marriage cost I say. But, the uncontested divorce can work out nicely without the lawyers if there are mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree.There is not much paper work to fill, Statement of Claim, Petition, Affidavit, Financial Waiver, Motion Record, Notice of Motion, Divorce Judgment etc. your thoughts Preparing for a Divorce Skip all that legal stuff -Steps to be taken: Run Forrest Run - do a google search for a country she can't come after you. Empty all accounts to offshore account. Live in straw hut with mn 1 scantily clad nympho native women Live on bananas, coconuts and rum Die young with a smile on your face. Quote
justcrowing Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 An uncontested divorce is probably the cheapest way out, only $447 court cost - this is much more that that marriage cost I say. But, the uncontested divorce can work out nicely without the lawyers if there are mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree. There is not much paper work to fill, Statement of Claim, Petition, Affidavit, Financial Waiver, Motion Record, Notice of Motion, Divorce Judgment etc. your thoughts Preparing for a Divorce Skip all that legal stuff -Steps to be taken: Run Forrest Run - do a google search for a country she can't come after you. Empty all accounts to offshore account. Live in straw hut with mn 1 scantily clad nympho native women Live on bananas, coconuts and rum Die young with a smile on your face. And some may well have taken that route in order to escape persecution from our Courts. Quote
geoffrey Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 An uncontested divorce is probably the cheapest way out, only $447 court cost - this is much more that that marriage cost I say. But, the uncontested divorce can work out nicely without the lawyers if there are mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree. There is not much paper work to fill, Statement of Claim, Petition, Affidavit, Financial Waiver, Motion Record, Notice of Motion, Divorce Judgment etc. your thoughts Preparing for a Divorce Skip all that legal stuff -Steps to be taken: Run Forrest Run - do a google search for a country she can't come after you. Empty all accounts to offshore account. Live in straw hut with mn 1 scantily clad nympho native women Live on bananas, coconuts and rum Die young with a smile on your face. And some may well have taken that route in order to escape persecution from our Courts. You'll be safe and rich in most African countries. Well, safe from the ex, maybe not the locals. Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
Renegade Posted March 15, 2006 Report Posted March 15, 2006 An uncontested divorce is probably the cheapest way out, only $447 court cost - this is much more that that marriage cost I say. But, the uncontested divorce can work out nicely without the lawyers if there are mutual agreements between the parties, plus, if you have a working separation agreement, makes it easier to agree.There is not much paper work to fill, Statement of Claim, Petition, Affidavit, Financial Waiver, Motion Record, Notice of Motion, Divorce Judgment etc. your thoughts You will save yourself a lot of money and aggravation if you can work out a mutually accpetable arrangement. Brining in lawyers just invites confrontation. The judge is not obligated to accept your petition, regardless if the divorcing parties agree, if the judge feels it violates guidelines. If you go this route, KNOW THE LAW AND KNOW THE GUIDELINES. For example if you structure your custody arrangment as shared custody and each parent has at least 40% physical custody, then the child support calculations guidelines do not apply. I've gone this route, and thankfully had a amicable agreement so the main hurdle was the logistics involved after we came to terms. Quote “A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine.” - Thomas Jefferson
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