Are you facing the end of a marriage or long-term relationship and feeling unsure about what comes next—legally, financially, or emotionally? This course is designed for individuals and couples going through a divorce or separation from a common-law relationship—whether you're just beginning the process or already in the thick of it.
If you're unsure about your rights, your children's future, or how to protect what matters most, this course is for you. In today’s legal landscape, the rules surrounding divorce and common-law separation can be confusing—especially when it comes to parenting time, property division, and financial support. We’ll break down complex information into clear, practical steps so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
The key legal differences between divorce and common-law separation
How custody, access, and parenting time are decided
Your rights and responsibilities around spousal support and child support
How property and assets are divided (even if you weren’t legally married)
The impact of cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts
When and how to use mediation vs court—and how to save thousands
What to do if your ex won’t cooperate or is being emotionally abusive
How to prepare key documents and avoid common legal mistakes
Resources for emotional wellness, co-parenting, and rebuilding your future
Whether you're trying to separate peacefully, protect your children, or avoid financial ruin, this course will give you a complete roadmap tailored for real people—not just legal experts.
Gain clarity. Protect your future. Take back control—starting today.
Schedule:
Topic: Divorce & Common-Law Breakups: What You Need to Know Before You Split When: Thur, Oct 9, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1 PM EDT Where: Online Zoom Event
About Your Speakers:
Yanique Russell is a Business Immigration Lawyer and Licensed Foreign Worker Recruiter with extensive experience helping Canadian newcomers transition seamlessly into the country. She specializes in immigration law, estate planning, and connecting skilled foreign professionals with employment opportunities in Canada. As the founder of CollegePass Recruitment and Global Immigration Services Jamaica, she has supported countless individuals in launching businesses, settling in Canada, and creating generational wealth. Yanique is also a passionate advocate for access to healthcare and education.
Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth, and Family Support Centre, a not-for-profit organization licensed under the Ministry of Education and registered with IACP, OACP, and IB. She is a RECE, Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert.
InventiveMinds provides Family Law Mediation Services, I.B. International School, Early Years Childcare (Montessori), Parent and Youth Support Therapy, and community services for new moms. Parenting courses related to children include Aid Services and Mediation, Separation, and Divorce.
