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Divorcing This Year? Consider Your Options

September 21, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

Before you get too far into your thinking of what solutions you want as far as your post-separation life, you should figure out how you want to get divorced.  There are 3 common approaches you can use.  At the very least, I recommend that you become informed about these process choices so you can be certain to choose the one that is right for you. During their initial consultations, I … [Read more...] about Divorcing This Year? Consider Your Options

Filed Under: Blog, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law and Divorce, Mediation

Do I have to update my will upon getting married or getting divorced?

September 14, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

In Alberta, new legislation was passed on February 1, 2012 with sweeping changes to how marriage and divorce affects your will. It used to be that entering into a marriage or an Adult Interdependent Partner Agreement revoked any existing will.  Under the new legislation, these events do not revoke an existing will.  However, if you do not change your will to include your new spouse, … [Read more...] about Do I have to update my will upon getting married or getting divorced?

Filed Under: Blog, Division of Property, Family Law and Divorce

Can my wife and I divide our RRSP money without feeling the tax consequences now?

September 7, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

Yes.  It is very common in separation agreements or court orders to separate property that RRSPs are also subject to a division, or effectively redistribution, between former spouses.  Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) imposes certain technical requirements on you and your spouse before it will allow such a division.  The first hurdle: you and your spouse must be living separate and … [Read more...] about Can my wife and I divide our RRSP money without feeling the tax consequences now?

Filed Under: Blog, Division of Property, Family Law and Divorce

The Role of Lawyers in Family Mediation

August 10, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

When families meet with me and wish to use Mediation to resolve their issues relating to their separation and divorce, they often ask whether they need to have a lawyer as well, or if I can finalise everything (being that I am a lawyer and a mediator). Often clients want to use mediation instead of lawyers.  I remind them that my role as mediator is to help them to (1) negotiate and (2) … [Read more...] about The Role of Lawyers in Family Mediation

Filed Under: Blog, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law and Divorce, Mediation, Parenting Plans, Separation

Does my Canada Child Tax Benefit change when I separate from my spouse?

May 25, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

When you separate from your spouse (common-law or married), your entitlement to government benefits may change significantly.  Remember, the amount of your CCTB and your GST credit payments is dependent on your family net income based on the information Canada Revenue Agency has from your income tax returns. Once you have been separated for 90 days, you become entitled to have your CCTB … [Read more...] about Does my Canada Child Tax Benefit change when I separate from my spouse?

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Regarding division of property, what rights do unmarried partners have upon break-up? Does it matter if I’m on the Saskatchewan or the Alberta side?

May 4, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

It definitely matters which side of the border you are on. In Saskatchewan, the law is friendly towards unmarried partners.  Once you have been living together as spouses for two years, you automatically become “spouses” under the Family Property Act.  This means that you have all the advantages (and disadvantages) of dividing property that you acquired together from when you became … [Read more...] about Regarding division of property, what rights do unmarried partners have upon break-up? Does it matter if I’m on the Saskatchewan or the Alberta side?

Filed Under: Blog, Division of Property, Family Law and Divorce

I want to leave my spouse, but I don’t know what I need to consider first. Please help!

January 19, 2018 By Stephanie Dobson

You are in the right frame of mind.  If you are thinking of leaving, and aren’t sure of your next steps, it doesn’t hurt to do some research.  I highly recommend that your first stop be to seek the advice of a divorce professional.  This may seem self-promoting, but there’s a reason for it.  In my practice, I provide initial consultations with no obligation to retain my … [Read more...] about I want to leave my spouse, but I don’t know what I need to consider first. Please help!

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I’m married, but separated from my spouse. Can I get a divorce right away or is there a waiting period?

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