As of February 1, 2012, the Wills and Succession Act governs succession and estate administration in Alberta. The Wills and Succession Act significantly streamlined and updated the regulations governing wills, intestate succession, and estate planning. This article will consider the impact of the Alberta Wills and Succession Act on your Will and estate plan, whether…
What Is A Property Settlement Agreement? Whether you have decided to work with one of the best Calgary divorce mediators, or are amicably trying to divide things between you and your spouse (or maybe, you’ve decided it’s best to let the courts handle everything); you’re going to need to come to a Property Settlement Agreement…
We all know that moving out is a major step in a divorce, but before you pack your bags it’s best to make an appointment with your choice of Calgary Divorce Lawyers. Whether you’re the party who left or the one that got left behind, it’s hard to deal with these changes, especially if they’re…
A blog about your rights during separation You and your spouse may decide to separate from each other before you file for divorce. This period of time is officially called a “separation” and may be negotiated as part of your divorce or separation agreement. The rights that you have during this time are different from…
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…
How an Almost-Divorce Kept Them Together Ann Leary’s 2013 essay explored a ‘crisis’ in her marriage to the actor Denis Leary. They just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. In the 2013 Modern Love essay“Rallying to Keep the Game Alive,”Ann Leary’s marriage to her husband, the actor Denis Leary, was on the rocks. They felt like…
Could the 2019 Federal Budget Help Those Separating? In the past, the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) has allowed first-time homebuyers to withdraw up to $25,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan to purchase a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawn amount (Budget 2019 proposes to increase the HBP limit to $35,000 per…
6 Things Getting Divorced Taught Me About Money with Tasha on for The Financial Diet. You may think that divorce is a 50/50 split of assets and debts but you’d be terribly wrong. You can be left dealing with the financial outcomes of divorce for years. Get good advice pn financial matter including taxes before…
Pre-nuptial agreements can be a morbid topic and must be handled appropriately. Be sensitive, honest and logical when bringing up the topic.
A Tribute To The Counselor Who Saved My Life Linda Simpson: writer, poet, guidance education advocate, loving Mum and Gramma
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