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The COVID-19 crisis has created financial uncertainty for Canadians, including many who are faced with temporary lay offs. A temporary lay off creates a unique circumstance for the payment of child support. Child support payments are usually based on the payor’s most recent income information, but a temporary lay off brings sudden reduction in earnings,…
How binding is the standard clause in a settlement contract, a.k.a. minutes of settlement, that requires the parties to attempt mediation or a 4x negotiation meeting before being allowed to bring a court application? For the most part, Queen’s Bench Justices in family chambers have been upholding and showing respect for the requirements of that…
Introduction During separation and after divorce, the higher income person (the “Payor”) may be obligated to pay spousal and / or child support to the lower income person (the “Recipient”). The amount of the support payment is dependent, in part, on the Guideline Income of the Payor and, in some situations, that of the Recipient….
The word finance evokes so many emotions in people that it can stop them in their tracks. Add in the word divorce and it becomes debilitating to a lot of people. The basic fear of not knowing what the end result will be can create more havoc, conflict, time loss, and ultimately, higher costs to…
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit us hard in the financial services field. Mortgage brokers were deemed essential services and I may be a bit jealous when I see my friend’s social media feed, they are on their 25th Netflix series. Currency in our house these days with two people sharing on home office, is being…
10 Things You Should Know 1. Mortgage Payment Deferral IS NOT Payment Forgiveness – Your Loan Obligation Remains Payment Deferral is not payment amnesty. You are still required to pay your mortgage in full. During the Deferral process you will gain assistance from your lender to manage payments. This can include holding a payment and…