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up to $25,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan to purchase a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawn amount (Budget 2019 proposes to increase the HBP limit to $35,000 per…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

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…