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Can Collaborative Lawyers be Found Negligent For Not Setting a Trial Date?

May 1, 20232 min read

Can Collaborative Lawyers be Found Negligent For Not Setting a Trial Date?

by Rena Chen and Jennifer Lin In the recent decision Banh v Chrysler, 2022 BCCA 74 (“Banh v Chrysler”), the Court of Appeal overturned...

Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act (FLA)

Anonymous

Apr 4, 20233 min read

Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act (FLA)

Will clarify the law around pets, property and pensions to better meet the modern-day needs of separating couples Starting now, lawyers...

The 2023 Federal Budget means changes to RESP rules for separated/divorced couples.

Jennie Weeks

Apr 3, 20231 min read

The 2023 Federal Budget means changes to RESP rules for separated/divorced couples.

by Jennie Weeks Divorced or separated parents can now open a joint RESP. But is this a good idea? At present, only spouses or common-law...

Family Law Tax Matters Toolkit for Clients & Lawyers

Anonymous

Mar 27, 20232 min read

Family Law Tax Matters Toolkit for Clients & Lawyers

In Collaboration with Justice Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency and Finance Canada, the Canadian Bar Association has updated their...

Jennie Weeks

Mar 13, 20231 min read

Tax Tips for Separated Families

by Jennie Weeks Did you know that when you receive spousal support it creates RRSP contribution room! Yes, its true, it’s considered...

Qualifying Payments for Spousal Support during and after separation

Jennie Weeks

Feb 22, 20232 min read

Qualifying Payments for Spousal Support during and after separation

by Jennie Weeks For many couples’ separation is a financial wake up call. Dividing income and assets and funding two households usually...

Michelle Kooy and Jennie Weeks

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Tax Tips

by Michelle Kooy and Jennie Weeks The unravelling of a relationship often requires the assistance of a legal professional. As tax season...

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and Separation

Graham Laschuk

Feb 10, 20232 min read

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and Separation

by Graham Laschuk Most people know about the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). It is a monthly, tax-free payment made to low or middle income...

Tracy Theemes

Jan 19, 20232 min read

Money is Not a Numbers Game

by Tracy Themes As a financial advisor with a background in psychology I can tell you with confidence, that money is not about the...

Renee leNobel

Dec 28, 20225 min read

Single Mom with Teenagers

Single Mom with Teenagers – Advice on How to Avoid Becoming One and Tips if You Are!

Tracy Theemes

Nov 10, 20222 min read

Beginnings and Endings

by Tracy Theemes No one really wants to be left alone, rejected or abandoned. And yet there is a certain inevitability of this happening...

Tips and Pet Peeves in Collaborative Practice

Sonali Sharma

Sep 15, 20224 min read

Tips and Pet Peeves in Collaborative Practice

by Sonali Sharma (inspired by Collaborative Divorce Dinner Meeting presentation by Jon Lazar, Collaborative Divorce Lawyer) A successful...

Assessing & Responding to Substance Use in Collaborative Practice

Kelsey Antifaeff

Feb 1, 20224 min read

Assessing & Responding to Substance Use in Collaborative Practice

By Kelsey Antifaeff, Registered Clinical Social Worker & Registered Clinical Counsellor 2022 is upon us and many committed to “Dry...

Tracy Theemes

Jan 10, 20223 min read

Prepare, not predict

By Tracy Theemes, Financial Advisor, Financial Planner People have strong feelings in one direction or the other about cohabitation,...

Are You Navigating your First Holiday Post-Separation?

Anonymous

Dec 6, 20213 min read

Are You Navigating your First Holiday Post-Separation?

The holidays can be a rough time for a child after separation. I remember my first holiday with my children after separating from their...

Do Adult Children need a Child Specialist? 5 Key Considerations

Jamila Nazerali Hilborn

Sep 21, 20213 min read

Do Adult Children need a Child Specialist? 5 Key Considerations

By Jamila Nazerali Hilborn MA, RCC, Child Specialist & Co-Parenting/Divorce Coach Since the hit of COVID-19 there has been a surge in my...

Talking to Your Kids About Divorce - The Most Difficult Conversation of All!

By Alyson Jones

Sep 16, 20214 min read

Talking to Your Kids About Divorce - The Most Difficult Conversation of All!

By Alyson Jones, MA, RCC, Divorce Coach, Child Specialist, Child & Family Therapist Challenging conversations can actually bring your...

Patti Daum, Financial Specialist, CPA, CA, CBV

Sep 16, 20212 min read

Impact of COVID-19 on Guideline Income

By Patti Daum, Financial Specialist, CPA, CA, CBV As spouses separate, the issue of child and spousal support often becomes an issue, and...

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