When it comes to dividing family property, everything acquired during a marriage is subject to division. This includes vehicles, pension plans, furniture … and hockey tickets. Season tickets for a professional hockey team, or any sport team, are sharable property. If one person wants to keep the tickets and the other does not, then often… Continue Reading »
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of Alberta has clarified the disclosure of financial information for owners of private corporations. Paragraph 8 of the standard Notice to Disclose form requires the following disclosure: 8. If you have a 1% or more interest in a privately held corporation: (a) […]
The new year brings changes to tax laws that will affect separating couples and their settlements. Here is a quick summary: 1. Canada Child Benefit. Maximum annual benefit of $6,400.00 per child under the age of six, and $5,400.00 per child ages 6 to 17. This benefit is tax free, and is calculated based on […]
Christmas is past us now, and the news on social media is full of articles about divorce. “World’s Most Expensive Divorce Settlements”, “Divorced women share why they’ll never marry again”, “Divorce Test – Should I Stay or Go”, and “Rate your Mate: The Divorce & Compatibility Test” are a few examples of what shows up […]
The importance of the exchange of proper financial information when determining a settlement for separating couples has been reinforced again by the Alberta Court of Appeal. In the case of Smith v. Smith, 2016 ABCA 376, the following principles were identified and emphasized: 1. “The foundation of family law rests on parties making full disclosure […]
