Mandatory Pre-Court Divorce Requirement
As of December 18, 2023, participation in an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, such as mediation, is a mandatory divorce pre-court requirement.
Tips to Manage Your Finances During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the Canadian economy, and many of us are experiencing financial stress from mounting bills, reduced incomes, and job uncertainty. Here are some tips to manage your finances and reduce your stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MARRIAGE STORY – AN EVERYDAY DIVORCE STORY
According to Statistics Canada, divorce affected over five million Canadians since 2011. The Netflix movie ‘Marriage Story’ illustrates how costly, destructive, and emotional divorce litigation is for the parties involved.
Parenting After Separation and Divorce
Meeting your parenting obligations can be one of the most complicated and challenging tasks during separation and divorce. It is difficult because of the need to coordinate parenting time. Furthermore, it is difficult for children to transition from one household to two. Therefore, clear communication with your children and your co-parent is paramount.
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls when Cohabiting
A breakdown in a relationship is not only emotionally traumatic, but is also financially devastating to the couple and their families. Here are some essential tips to handle the speed bumps and avoid a breakdown in the relationship.
How to Navigate Separation and Divorce
If you are experiencing a breakdown in your marriage and divorce is imminent, then consider the following information to prevent capsizing your ship as you sail into the storm.
Financial Consequences of Divorce
Divorce involves financial decisions. Understanding the financial consequences of divorce can save you time, money and frustration. If you are facing divorce, then consider the following.
Back to School Back to Basics
For couples with children who are recently separated or going through a divorce, getting your children ready for back to school and extra circular activities is like sailing in high winds. Here are some tips to help you sail the rough waters.
Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce
Like Calgary’s weather, communication with your former spouse can be unpredictable. When getting a divorce, communication is civil at the best of times. In some instances, the parties involved get downright uncooperative making it difficult to get things accomplished. Therefore, effective communication with your former spouse is the key to effective co-parenting after your divorce is finalized. Here are some tips to make it happen.
Tax Consequences of Getting Divorced
The end of April is fast approaching. If you owe the government taxes, then you must file your personal tax return by April 30. If you are recently separated or are in the process of getting divorced, then there are tax consequences. Here are a couple of articles from The Globe and Mail that explain what some of the tax consequences are.