Going through a divorce means a variety of arrangements that you would have to participate in during and after the legal agreement. One of the most important issues that you will be faced with is the issue of child support. In Alberta, many regulations will determine how much of the family income will be spent…
PREPARE NOW! SAVE LATER! Are you going through a separation or divorce? It is critical to negotiate certain income tax return items in your separation agreement. The Eligible Dependent Amount was worth $3,747 in tax savings (refund) to an Alberta parent in 2019. The credit is available federally and, in most provinces, as well. Single…
On June 21, 2019, the Government of Canada gave Royal Assent to Bill C-78. The changes to Family Law, the first federally in 20 years, promote the best interests of the child, address family violence, and make the family justice system more accessible. On June 5, 2020, the Honorable David Lametti, confirmed the delay of…
Post Divorce Conversation A divorced couple, Jimmy and Tabitha, once separated and a friendship rekindled are able to share their raw feelings and innermost thoughts about their marriage, what went right and what went wrong. This can only help to heal and build more successful relationships in the future! From the Youtube channel, Jubilee Media. Jubilee…
Put Kids First: Divorce with Grace and Dignity v Unlike the actual game, this chess game has no winners. The effect on and damage to children is often long lasting. The only way to win is to refuse to play, no one can play alone. Children are precious and it is difficult enough for them…
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!…
September is often a month of change. For children there could be new schools to attend and new friends to meet. As adults, we may take on new jobs, and perhaps enter into new relationships. For some, this past summer may have seen the ending of a relationship and the decision to embark on the…
Hopefully, summer is finally here to stay. The warm sun seems to feel so good when we have been deprived for so long. For those of you with children, summer often means vacation, entertaining children, camp, and trips to the beach and enjoying down time. For families going through separation/divorce, it often also includes the…
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