Income Tax and Spousal Support

Income Tax and Spousal Support

Tax and spousal support is often overlooked when couples separate. This is important, as it is one of the few areas where a family can benefit from a tax reduction. Who doesn’t want to pay fewer taxes? Generally speaking, spousal support is tax-deductible for the payor and taxable for the…

Ending Domestic Violence

Ending Domestic Violence

Screening for domestic violence is a crucial part of family law cases.

Back To School With Separated Families

Separation and Back To School Getting children and families set up for school year schedules after a long summer break is complicated for everyone.  When you add separation into the equation, planning can only get more complicated.  Everyone involved wants the back to school process to be as smooth as…

Top 10 Things to Do Before You Separate or Divorce

Top 10 Things to Do Before You Separate or Divorce

Before you separate or divorce in BC, there are things you can do before you leave your relationship that will make it easier. TOP PRIVACY & FINANCIAL THINGS TO DO 1. Create a new private email address, and change all of your online and computer passwords.  This includes your cell…