Can You Turn a Bad Situation Into Good Money?
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Can You Turn a Bad Situation Into Good Money?

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…

Could the 2019 Federal Budget Help Those Separating?
201906.17
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Could the 2019 Federal Budget Help Those Separating?

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up to $25,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan to purchase a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawn amount (Budget 2019 proposes to increase the HBP limit to $35,000 per…

Does Stampede Offer ‘The Perfect Storm’?
201906.03
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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…

The Road to Successful Spousal Support Negotiations
201807.27
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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?
201804.26
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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…

Don’t Go Solo!
201803.09
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Don’t Go Solo!

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…