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Recording Release: Divorce Day in Canada

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Written by Russell Alexander ria@russellalexander.com / (905) 655-6335

Recording Release – Divorce Day in Canada

We are pleased to announce the virtual event recording release of Divorce Day in Canada.

Family law firms often see a surge in separation and divorce inquiries in the first week of January following the winter holidays. Due to this surge, the first Monday of January has come to be recognized as “Divorce Day” among the family law community.

In this 1-hour presentation, family lawyers, Russell Alexander, Michelle Mulchan, Carolyn Warner, and Annie Yektaeian, discuss the history of Divorce Day in Canada and the fundamentals of navigating separation and divorce.

The panelists cover the following topics:

1. What is divorce day and why January each year?
2. The difference between separation and divorce
3. Common Law
4. Living Separate and Apart under the Same Roof
5. The Importance of DOS
6. Cooling off periods in the DA
7. What are possible financial scenarios for the matrimonial home?
8. This can be scary, what happens next?
9. Kitchen table agreements, Disclosure, and ILA
10. Quick Tips
11. Counselling Services

Watch the full presentation here:

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About the author

Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.