Jackie Rahmler

The Joy of An Ex - Pension Accounts

Copyright (c) 2012 Jackie Ramler When your marriage breaks down, you will have to deal with sharing property (i.e. everything you and your spouse own). If you or your spouse has a pension, this may well be the most valuable asset to deal with and the ... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Mediation or Collaborative Practice - Which Is for You?

Copyright (c) 2012 Jackie Ramler Mediation and Collaborative Practice are processes available to family law clients who wish to resolve their issues, with professional assistance, out of court. How do you decide which process is for you? It is import... Read >

The Joy of an Ex - Common Law Relationship Financial Issues

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler There is considerable misunderstanding about the financial rights and responsibilities of common-law couples. Because the division of assets is not clear cut, common-law partners who do not own assets could be more vul... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Debt, Credit and Bankruptcy

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler Surveys tell us that money issues are one of the main reasons for marriage breakup, so divorce and debt often go together. From time to time, you need to borrow money to pay for something that you do not have the chanc... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Business Valuations

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler Business valuation is a complex topic. A complete lesson on business valuation is beyond the scope of this chapter. The purpose of this chapter is not to teach you how to determine the value of a business, but to give... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Moving Away From Blame and Guilt

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler 'This is his entire fault.' 'I cannot believe she will not let me try to change to save our marriage.' 'If he had been home more, this would not be happening.' 'She destroyed our marriage when she decided to have an ... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Parenting Your Children Through Divorce

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler Divorce is a choice that adults make, and with that choice parents must remember that the children have rights and the adults have responsibilities. If parents know what their children's rights are and always keep those... Read >

The Joy of an Ex - When Divorce Comes Home

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler In the small town of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, a young boy watched in anguish as his mother packed her bags and left to make a new life far from her family. How could this happen? What was this strange thing called divo... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Collaborative Team Practice

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler Let me tell you my story. When I went through my own divorce, it was brutal. I was afraid. I felt like a cloud of uncertainty hovered over my head. I worried about my relationship with my children and worried abou... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Child Custody and Access Assessments

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler A child custody and access assessment is used by the Court to help determine the best interests of the child. The assessment addresses the needs and interest of the child and seeks to determine what parenting arrangeme... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - 'As If' Parenting

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler Some parents feel badly about their separation in view of the kids and are reluctant to follow through with expectations or alternately, they try to buy their children's affection with toys or favours. These parents... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Property Rights for Unmarried Spouses

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler This chapter is a brief guide to property law principles that affect spousal relationships in Canada. Wherever you live in Canada, you must consult with a lawyer qualified to practice in that jurisdiction to learn how ... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Rainbows: Peer Support Groups for Children And Youth

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler During the separation/divorce process, past wisdom held that, as far as the children were concerned, "They'll get over it," or "He was too young to know what was going on," or "Children are resilient - they'll bounce ba... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - How a Divorce Consultant Can Assist You Through the Process

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler Managing a divorce truly is a process. However, youmay not know what this process is, how to proceed, and how to process information and counsel along the way to make better decisions. After all, you probably did not ... Read >

The Joy of An Ex - Handling An Abusive Relationship

Copyright (c) 2011 Jackie Ramler An abusive relationship is one in which there is an imbalance of power and control between the partners in the relationship in one or more of the following areas: a) Respect- means listening to each other non-judgme... Read >