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31 articles.
July 28, 2021
Divorce and separation is hard. But, regardless of how you feel emotionally, there is a laundry list of professionals you need to contact when you separate from your spouse. People often forget but your insurance broker is one person you w
April 13, 2021
Cathy Sheppard of Sheppard & Associates Ltd. returns to Clean Break alongside Daren & Tina to provide insight into the world of taxes and the Canada Revenue Agency. When is the recommended time to inform the CRA that you are separating and
April 7, 2021
22 Things to talk to about with you Significant Other
March 31, 2021
The Family Law Group at LMR Lawyers are proud to partner with Divorce Straight Talk to present seminars to the public about divorce and separation.
March 17, 2021
Written by Divorce Professional Pamela George
February 5, 2021
Written by Divorce Professional Pamela George
February 3, 2021
Sharyn Hillier from Hill Life Financial joins Daren & Tina on the Clean Break Podcast to talk about what’s important to you, advise on navigating divorce and insurance, taking care of the kids and who really owns the policy during a divorce
January 27, 2021
Pamela George from Pamela George Financial Literacy sits down with Daren Givoque & Tina Murray about the struggles of sole proprietorship during the beginning of the pandemic, dipping into her own emergency fund, taking her own advise, seei
October 28, 2020
When a person or couple starts looking into divorce it is hard to know where to turn. It is commonplace to have a lawyer or mediator handle the legal aspects of the divorce and ensure that the division of assets are equitable and fair. Whil
October 14, 2020
Budgets are important no matter what life stage you are at. Any financial adviser, accountant or even your own mother will tell you that having an idea about what your expenses are and where your money is going is imperative to ensuring fin
September 23, 2020
Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes.
August 26, 2020
Dividing assets can be a tricky business when it comes to divorce. Throwing a savings account that affects your child’s future into the mix can make things even more complicated. RESPs are a great way to save for your child’s education but
July 29, 2020
Financial problems are the leading cause of relationship breakdown. In fact, a Bank of Montreal poll found that fighting over money was the top reason for divorce among Canadians, even ahead of infidelity. A recent BDO Canada poll found tha
May 7, 2020
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Webinar hosted by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) that discussed the impact COVID-19 is having on business valuations. The panelists included ASA’s, ABV’s, CBV’s and CFA’s and one of the
April 8, 2020
Daren Givoque and Tina Murray sit down with Pamela George, Financial Literacy, to talk about thinking about an emergency fund, setting up a budget for the next 90 days, concentrating on the essentials (food, bills, etc).
March 25, 2020
Many people who have been divorced these days go on to remarry. While some remain cautious about entering into a new serious relationship, others may have the view that, this time around, they have found the perfect partner and they don’t n
January 8, 2020
Darren Ladouceur with us from Sunlife Financial today! We talk about the bones of financial planning around divorce and the holidays. Budgeting is scary, we hate it but it’s a bit different during the divorce. Especially during the holidays
July 31, 2019
What happens if your ex goes into debt after your separate?
July 3, 2019
Spousal support is one of the most contentious and complicated aspects of divorce. There are many factors that play into how much support one spouse owes the other once the divorce has been settled. In court proceedings it is often up to a
June 26, 2019
Working out financials can be tricky when going through the divorce process. If you have been with your spouse for a while it is likely that you have shared debts, expenses and even shared bank accounts. Many couples choose to merge finance
June 26, 2019
Accounting at a whole new level with Rick Evans – Part II
June 21, 2019
CLEAN BREAK: Accounting at a whole new level with Rick Evans
June 12, 2019
Before starting down the path of valuing your business, it is important for the client and business valuator to have a good understanding of why the business is being valued. There are many reason why you may need to determine the value of
June 5, 2019
Getting divorced is not only extremely emotionally draining but it can also be a huge financial stress. Depending on your situation divorce proceedings can be very expensive, not to mention that fact that you no longer have another person t
May 22, 2019
Every asset you have has a different tax implication.
May 16, 2019
Financial Literacy with Pamela George
May 8, 2019
During a separation or divorce, couples may fight over the house and kids. But for some families, the RESP might be a considerable asset that can also cause a tug-of-war. Here’s what you need to know about your child’s education savings in
May 1, 2019
When a marriage breaks down one of the first things to go is trust. When there is mistrust in a marriage it is not uncommon for the two people to hide things like assets from each other.
March 6, 2019
For many couples who are separating figuring out what to do with the matrimonial home is one of the biggest concerns. When deciding what to do with any real estate it is important to consult both a mortgage advisor and a lawyer. That said,
September 27, 2018
As someone who has gone through a divorce I know how difficult it can be. At times even making toast is hard and keeping on top of bills and other financial commitments may seem impossible. Here are a few tips to make sure your credit score
February 7, 2018
Let’s face it, thinking/talking/looking at finances is not always fun.