Is It Time To Contribute To An RRSP?
With the end of the year, our thoughts turn to resolutions. If you do not consistently contribute to an RRSP or haven’t previously contributed, it may be the time for a new year’s resolution!
Does Stampede Offer ‘The Perfect Storm’?
Does Stampede Offer ‘The Perfect Storm’? ” And we aren’t talking about the weather!” Calgary’s “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”does not always have on display the best that our city has to offer! Stampede has become the only time of year where the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission approves the service of alcohol beginning at…
CPP Credit Split
CPP Credit Split Is Timing Critical for a CPP Credit Split? Does it Really Matter When You Apply?
The Road to Successful Spousal Support Negotiations
The Road to Successful Spousal Support Negotiations Most lawyers would agree that spousal support is the most contentious issue in divorce negotiations. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) developed in 2005, have gone a long way toward paving the road to more consistent and predictable support awards. Though I am not lawyer and cannot quote…
Is There a Secret to Living on Your Own After Divorce?
Is There a Secret to Living on Your Own After Divorce? After dealing with the settlement and the separation agreement, many people’s biggest fear is living alone after divorce. Many people jump right into new relationships without working on gaining their independence back. Depending on the circumstances of the separation or how long your relationship…
Separated But Living Together, An Oxymoron?
Separated But Living Together, An Oxymoron? Many couples on the journey of separation/divorce find themselves in the unenviable position of having to continue to live together because they cannot afford two separate residences. You might be thinking that this sounds absurd but it is reality for many couples. In today’s depressed real estate market couples…
Choose the Right Divorce Lawyer!
Choose the Right Divorce Lawyer! Choosing the right family lawyer may be one of the biggest decisions that you will ever have to make. Men and women do not give enough thought to the choice of their divorce lawyer. Your future may be forever affected by the quality of the divorce lawyer you choose. When…
10 Financial “Must-Knows” to Successfully Survive Your Divorce
10 Financial “Must-Knows” to Successfully Survive Your Divorce 1. Money will almost always become an issue in divorce • Many people start out thinking and believing the promise that things will always be divided evenly and straightforward • Money is sometimes used as a bargaining tool to resolve other issues 2. Gather everything you can…
