Lisa Gelman

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Recent work

• Can my ex and I skip divorce and just stay separated?Opinion · Toronto Star · Oct 5, 2026
• Is AI good for legal advice when you're going through a divorce?Opinion · Toronto Star · Sep 21, 2026
• I have a chronic illness that makes it hard for me to work and I need spousal supportOpinion · Toronto Star · Jul 27, 2026
• My ex is using family court to control me and drag out our divorceOpinion · Toronto Star · Jun 29, 2026
• How do I get my child a passport if I'm divorced?Opinion · Toronto Star · Jun 1, 2026
• Can I get spousal support while my divorce is still in progress?Opinion · Toronto Star · May 18, 2026
• Can I get spousal support if my marriage didn't last long and my ex makes a lot?Opinion · Toronto Star · May 4, 2026
• Will I pay tax on my spousal support?Opinion · Toronto Star · Apr 20, 2026
• I'm co-parenting and have a great job offer. Can I move?Opinion · Toronto Star · Apr 6, 2026
• Can I get a divorce without using lawyers to save money?Opinion · Toronto Star · Mar 23, 2026
• I'm getting divorced and my spouse is being nasty on social media. Can I use these in divorce court?Opinion · Toronto Star · Mar 9, 2026
• My spouse and I want a quick and cheap divorceOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 23, 2026
• What can I do if my marriage is over but my spouse doesn't want to separate?Opinion · Toronto Star · Feb 9, 2026
• How can I save money on my initial divorce consultation and what can I bring?Opinion · Toronto Star · Jan 26, 2026
• Lisa Gelman: My spouse and I are splitting and I helped raise her two kids. As their step-parent, do I have to pay child support? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Nov 3, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: We’re separating and have a child with special needs. How can we create a parenting plan that ensures they’ll get the support they need? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Oct 6, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I worked hard for my wealth. Do I really need a prenup before remarrying? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 22, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: My soon-to-be ex has rung up a pile of debt. Does this affect our division of assets? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 8, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: My ex and I share custody of our kids, and school expenses are piling up. Who pays for what? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 25, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: How will child support be calculated if my ex is self-employed? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 11, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: My spouse and I are divorcing, but we have foreign assets including a home in Florida. How will this get handled? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Jul 14, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: Divorce 101: Everything you wanted to know about splitting up — but were afraid to askOpinion · Toronto Star · Jun 30, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: We’re separated but still living together. It’s tense, and one of us has to go. How is that decided? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Jun 2, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I’m going through a divorce and always thought that everything would be split 50/50. Is that the case? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · May 19, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I’m getting divorced and just found out my husband has been buying bitcoin. How do we split digital assets? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · May 5, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I think my spouse is hiding assets in our divorce. How can I find out? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Apr 21, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I’m getting divorced, and I suspect my spouse is financially abusing me. How can I stop it? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Apr 7, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I’ve paid spousal support for years — and now my income has changed. Can I get my payments altered? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Mar 24, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: How can I protect my inheritance in the event my spouse and I split up?Opinion · Toronto Star · Mar 10, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I’m in my late 50s and going through a ‘grey divorce.’ How can I protect my finances? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 24, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: My spouse and I are separating. What happens with our family pet?Opinion · Toronto Star · Feb 10, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: How can I make my divorce less expensive without sacrificing the outcome?Opinion · Toronto Star · Jan 27, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: My ex cheated on me with a friend. Now, she’s moved in and playing stepmom. How can I stop this? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 13, 2025
• Lisa Gelman: I just found out I’ve been paying support for a child that’s not mine. Am I still on the hook? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Dec 30, 2024
• Lisa Gelman: I spent my life paying for all my children’s expenses. Are they obligated to help me now that I’m old?Opinion · Toronto Star · Dec 9, 2024
• Lisa Gelman: My ex wants child support for a 14-year-old I haven’t seen since birth. Do I have to pay? Ask GelmanOpinion · Toronto Star · Nov 25, 2024
• Ask Gelman: I worked 30 years to build my pension and now I'm getting divorced. Do I have to share it with my ex?Opinion · Toronto Star · Nov 11, 2024