In 2003, the last year statistics were available, there were 70,828 divorces in Canada - 27,513 of those in Ontario. According to Statistics Canada, almost one in four marriages will end in divorce.
"Legally ending a marriage is often confusing, frightening, painful and costly because most people don't understand the process and don't know where to turn for help," said Louise O'Grady, director, LifeWorks Relationships Management. "People need sound, impartial advice and emotional support throughout what can be a very traumatic time. This resource helps users better manage the emotional and legal aspects of divorce and ensure better outcomes for themselves and for their families."
The Divorce Toolkit includes two downloadable audio recordings featuring Deborah Moskovitch, a Canadian divorce consultant, educator, and author of The Smart Divorce: Proven Strategies and Valuable Advice from 100 Top Divorce Lawyers, Financial Advisers, Counsellors and Other Experts. The first recording focuses on the emotional aspects of divorce, the second on the legal process.
The toolkit also includes downloadable articles that expand on the topics discussed in the recordings and provide more practical advice and information. These include Getting Your Finances in Order, Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolutions, Finding Your Lawyer, The Parenting Plan, and Coping with Feelings of Loss and Grief After a Divorce.
"LifeWorks is committed to innovation and meeting the needs of a rapidly changing Canadian workplace," said Sean Slater, Vice President, Ceridian Canada LifeWorks. "Divorce is considered the second most stressful life event after the death of a spouse and that kind of stress affects every aspect of an individual's life - from their ability to parent their children to their ability to function effectively at work to their interpersonal relationships. This practical and supportive resource complements our 24/7 action-focused counselling and meets the needs of employees and organizations in every sector and every part of the country."
About Ceridian
Ceridian Canada is a Human Resources solutions provider that helps clients optimize their workforce, reduce costs and save time by finding, paying, developing and engaging their talent. A trusted partner to 40,000 Canadian customers, Ceridian offers a comprehensive range of HR solutions from payroll services and recruitment and staffing, to Employee Assistance Programs including health and wellness, learning and development, and time and workforce management. Recognized repeatedly for best practices, Ceridian was again counted among the 50 Best Employers in Canada, The Top 100 Employers, the Best Workplaces in Canada and the Global 100 Outsourcing Companies for 2009.
SOURCE: Ceridian Canada Ltd.
Valery Vollenweider, Director, Communications, Ceridian Canada Ltd., Tel. (905) 947-7251, Email: valery_vollenweider@ceridian.ca; or Moira Potter, Client Communications Specialist, Ceridian Canada Ltd., Tel. (905) 947-7474, Email: moira_potter@ceridian.ca

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