Do you want your child to be heard in your separation/divorce? Are you in mediation and want your child to have a say in the parenting plan? Are you in the midst of court proceedings and were turned down by the Office of the Children’s Lawyer? Has your lawyer recommended an assessment that you both
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Living Together: 5 considerations to protect yourself
- In Ontario you are usually considered common-law if you’ve lived together for 3 years or as soon as you have a child together. In most Federal laws, a common-law relationship is recognized after 1 year. If you fall into this category – read on!
- If you have a child together, and later separate, the same
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The “Roll” of RRSP’s in Your Separation and Divorce
Registered Retirement Savings Plans are the main savings vehicle for many Canadians, especially those who don’t have a pension through their employment. As a result, upon separation and divorce, RRSP’s are part of the property settlement.
Our guest blog this week is by Sandra Ramos, a well known financial advisor in Barrie, Ontario. She…
Forensic Accountants: A Lying Spouse’s Worst Nightmare
Grant Webb of Bisk Education has many insights into the use of Forensic Accountants in divorce actions. Here is Grant’s blog. Thanks Grant.
No one goes into a marriage expecting to end up in divorce, but sadly almost half of all U.S. marriages end that way. Some people are able to end their marriages relatively …
Divorce, Matrimonial Home and Mortgages: Sage Advice And Good Options
Darren Robinson is a mortgage broker in Barrie. He helps many clients who are going through a divorce refinance their home and get on their feet. He has some interesting and suprising advice. Darren is with Dominion Lending in Barrie. He wrote the following excellent blog:
How does separation or divorce impact my home & …
Divorce and Debt: Tips to Get Out of Debt
Sophie Kinsella wrote an interesting blog about dealing with debt after divorce. Although the Oak View Law Group is not Canadian,it is found in many of the states of the US, her comments ring true in Ontario too. It just makes good sense. Thanks Sophie.
Here’s is her blog…
Tips to follow in…
New Pension Legislation in Ontario Effective January 1, 2012
Matthew Krofchuk has written a excellent blog at Divorce Happens Blog regarding the changes to the pension division legislation in Ontario which came into affect January 1, 2012. Matthew is with Krofchick Valuation so knows his stuff.
The biggest impact of the new legislation is that you can now divided Ontario pensions at source if …
Surviving Holidays Without Your Children
Your First Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzza Since Divorce? Ugh.
Are you dreading Christmas? Will it be your first special holiday since your separation? Are you depressed about not having your children for New Year’s Eve, or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some other special day. Whatever the holiday, you are not alone.
I remember the first Christmas that my three boys were with their mother Christmas Eve…
Kids in Divorce. What Do They Need?
Here is a link to a fantastic set of articles about children and divorce. It includes the following:
- What children of divorce need
- Age level reactions to loss
- 10 Commandments of Divorce
- Steps for Recreating a Strong Single Parent Family
- Four Types of Parental Relationships Post-Divorce
- Plus more…..
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