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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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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