As most families are aware, the new Canada Child Benefit (“CCB”) effective July 1, 2016 is the replacement for the Child Canada Tax Benefit (“CCTB”) & the Universal Child Care Benefit (“UCCB”). Prior to the implementation of this new regime, we often found parties with a shared parenting arrangement negotiating the rotation of benefits and
How to Resolve Your Separation or Divorce
Most clients have three goals: They want:
1. A peaceful and fair resolution;
2. A resolution achieved as soon as possible; and,
3. To keep their financial and emotional costs to a minimum.
Are these your goals too?
When I went through my own divorce, I shared these goals. I too wanted to achieve a
How Do Fathers (or Mothers) Get Custody of their Children?
There is a myth that fathers never get custody. This myth is based on the historic fact that most children traditionally were raised by mothers and that fathers were the bread-winners. As a result, in those days, it made sense that the courts assumed it was in the best interests of the children to be
5 Mistakes Made in Divorce Proceedings
Today’s guest blogger is writing about the 5 mistakes made by people who are in family court. While the advice is sound, it reinforces to me how undesirable it is to be in Family Court. It really is an awful experience. But, alas, if you are in Family Court, heed the following good advice… or
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
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
SuchadaYour 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…..
Galbraith Family Law Partners with Starting Over Show
Barrie ON Divorce ‘Expo’ Eases Stress of Breaking Up!
“The Starting Over Show,” an event dubbed as Ontario’s first Divorce and Separation Expo is being staged to give separating and newly single people access to the professional services needed to move on with life.
Advice, Seminars and Professional Expertise all in one place. This is