What Happens When a Spouse Refuses to Sign a Separation Agreement
If you and your spouse are separating, you’ll want to make sure you have a signed separation agreement in place. There are many reasons for this, and in this blog we discuss what your options are if your spouse refuses to sign the separation agreement. Why is a separation agreement important? A separation agreement is …
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Income Determination for Self-Employed Payer Parents
A common challenge we face is determining what is a reasonable amount of child support or spousal support when the payer spouse is self-employed? Whether the payer parent is self-employed through a proprietorship or corporation, we discuss the relevant considerations below. When the payer parent is self-employed through a proprietorship In the payer parent’s tax …
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What Happens in an Uncontested Divorce in Alberta?
When you’re facing divorce, it’s an emotional time in your life. But as we discussed in our earlier post, “How to Have an Amicable Divorce”, not all divorces have to be a battle. You might be fortunate enough to have a good enough relationship with your partner where you are both willing to agree on …
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What You Need to Know Before You File Your Taxes If You’re Divorced or Separated
Your first tax season after separation… If this is your first tax filing since separating or getting divorced, you might not be aware of the different claims and benefits that could be available to you. Read on to learn a bit more about the different ways you can maximize your tax savings — and avoid …
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5 Suggestions for Co-Parenting Over the Holidays
As recently separated or divorced parents, any holiday season brings a whole new set of challenges. Not only do you both want time with your kids, but you also want to make sure they’re happy. While holidays like Easter and Christmas may not be easy, especially during a pandemic, they can still be memorable and …
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Separation in Alberta: When Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
Parents who are facing divorce or separation are usually most anxious about what will happen to their children. This post will explain how separation affects the residence of children and at what age a child is legally able to make decisions. Oftentimes, a child might not choose the parent that would actually be in their …
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