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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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