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Men's wellbeing
Men's wellbeing — plain-language articles to help you understand this part of the Ontario family law process.
Men's wellbeing
How to tell your spouse you want a divorce
The conversation where you say the marriage is over sets the tone for everything after it. Here is how to have it like a steady adult — and what to do the moment it is said.
Norm Barrette · Jul 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Men's wellbeing
Dealing with divorce as a man: getting through the first year in Ontario
The first year after separation hits men hard: lost sleep, swinging moods, unknowns on a loop at night. It is survivable, and the men who come out steady do a few ordinary things well — the routine, the kids, the money, and letting a few people in.
Norm Barrette · Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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