⚠️ Thinking About Separating? 8 Things to Do Before You Make a Major Move
⚠️ Thinking About Separating? 8 Things to Do Before You Make a Major Move Category: Ontario Family Law | Separation Last Updated: August 2026 Reading Time: Approx. 10 minutes By: CanBridge Law People rarely separate on a calm Tuesday afternoon with every bank statement neatly organized and a parenting plan already drafted. More often, separation happens after months of tension. One person may be thinking about leaving the home. Joint accounts may be changing. The children may sense something is wrong. Family members are giving advice. Everyone wants certainty immediately. That is exactly when impulsive decisions can become expensive legal problems. 1. Preserve Financial Information While You Still Have Lawful Access Before accounts change or online access disappears, download records you are legally entitled to see: bank statements, credit cards, mortgage statements, investment accounts, RRSPs, TFSAs, pensions, tax returns, Notices of Assessment, business documents and ...