The financial ramifications of divorce can be devastating! But, with proper planning and expert help from professionals specializing in financially equitable divorce settlements, you can increase your chances of arriving at a settlement that fully addresses your long-term financial needs. What’s missing in most divorce processes is financial expertise! You must understand that a 50/50…
The journey of separation and divorce is not easy at any age. Divorce is difficult and overwhelming at any stage but separation and divorce can definitely present obstacles that are more devastating to couples who are approaching retirement. We seem to be seeing more and more clients who are proceeding down this path as their…
Spousal support is often the most contentious issue in Divorce negotiations. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on December 21, 2011 that spouses who agree on spousal support payments will face an uphill battle if they try and change that agreement in the future and that in order to do so; there will be a…
In recent years celebrities like Heather Mills have brought ‘Divorce Parties’ to the forefront. There are books on how to throw one and planners dedicated to helping you host one. ‘Are you kidding me?’ were the first words out of my mouth when I’d heard that an acquaintance of mine was hosting a party when…
(Lawyers should always be consulted on this very difficult subject and this month’s digest is only meant to initiate thought and discussion and to help both potential payors and receivers understand the other point of view, this is in no way intended to be legal advice. The staff of Alberta Divorce Finances are not lawyers…
In our divorce practice we continue to see many clients who have little ‘money knowledge’. Our passion is to empower women and men by educating them about their financial situation so that they can make sound financial decisions with respect to their divorce. It seems that for many families, talking about money is still taboo!…
Even though most of us may not be NDP supporters, I think we admired the passion, commitment and genuine care and concern that Jack Layton always displayed in everything that he hoped to accomplish. In Mr. Layton’s farewell letter, he closes with, “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism…
On a recent trip to Las Vegas with friends, I saw a fabulous billboard which read, “What Happens in Vegas, Stays on Facebook and Youtube Forever.” Socialnomics cited the following recent statistics: • If Facebook were a country, it would be the world’s 3rd largest and 2x the size of the U.S. • Facebook now…
“Please take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space” – Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Though admittedly, I didn’t watch the Oprah Winfrey show very often, I did tune in to the 25 year finale show on May 25th. Oprah has changed alot of lives and in more recent years her messages have always…
Have you ever watched this new reality television show? At first glance, it seemed preposterous, women spending 30 hours per week collecting and sorting coupons and planning for their next shopping trip. I admit I was intrigued to watch and learn a little bit more about what seemed like an obsession. After a few episodes,…
