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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Anonymous
- Apr 4
- 3 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
Single Mom with Teenagers
Single Mom with Teenagers – Advice on How to Avoid Becoming One and Tips if You Are!
Tracy Theemes
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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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