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up to $25,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan to purchase a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawn amount (Budget 2019 proposes to increase the HBP limit to $35,000 per…
A Tribute To The Counselor Who Saved My Life Linda Simpson: writer, poet, guidance education advocate, loving Mum and Gramma
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…
Don’t Go Solo! Many people ask me this question: Can I bring a relative or friend along with me when I meet my lawyer? ABSOLUTELY! (Obviously you should first check with your lawyer but there shouldn’t ever be an issue). In fact, you shouldn’t go meet with your lawyer without bringing someone along. Divorce is…
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…
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! 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 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…
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