• Back to school and special expenses

    As their children head back to school this fall, parents may wonder about the costs of their kiddos’ education and extracurricular activities. Such expenses, known in family law as special and extraordinary expenses, go beyond the normal expenses incurred when raising a child. Child support includes special expenses. The courts determine who should pay, and […]

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  • THE BUSINESS OF GETTING PAID

    Getting paid on time ensures a positive cash flow, as well as positive client relationships. Timely payment is essential to the success and sustainability of your small business. Yet, despite your effective invoicing, organized collection system and notifications, you may not get paid. What recourse do you have? This article not only offers tips to […]

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  • UNDERSTANDING SEPARATION AGREEMENTS

    Regardless whether you and your spouse agree to live separate and apart for a trial period, or whether you have plans for divorce, it’s important that you understand separation. Although you don’t need a court proceeding, agreement or acknowledgment to make your separation official, you should consult with a lawyer. An experienced family lawyer can […]

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  • EDGE BUSINESS COMPETITION: GROOMING TOMORROW’S BUSINESS LEADERS TODAY

    With back to school, we tend to see a great many stories aimed either at parents, children or youth, or about adult continuing education. What these articles overlook, however, is post-secondary students and the opportunities available to them to develop important skills and key networks. One such opportunity is the EDGE Business Competition, mounted by […]

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  • HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH STRESS

    Children, like adults, can struggle with stress. Overscheduling, tension within their families and going back to school are all stressors. Recognizing the signs of stress in your child is the first step to helping him or her cope. Once you’ve done that, you can better help your children manage stress. WHAT IS STRESS? Stress is […]

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  • Cohabitation agreements

    In a related post, we explained prenuptial agreements and how they determine division of property when a marriage dissolves. A prenuptial agreement addresses legally married couples’ matrimonial property, but what about couples who live together and aren’t married? If you’re in an unmarried relationship, you may want to consider a cohabitation agreement. What is a […]

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  • Selling a business: Tax and other implications

    Running your business fuels your passion and keeps you going through long days. But what happens when that’s no longer the case and you’re looking to sell your business? You’ve probably been so engaged with your company that you haven’t given it much thought. However, an exit strategy is a crucial consideration—regardless whether you’re selling […]

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  • Prenuptial agreements

    A prenuptial agreement is a marriage contract between you and your intended spouse. Entered into before marriage, a prenup does not become enforceable until after you’re married. If you and your spouse ever separate or get divorced, your prenuptial agreement can change the way matrimonial property is divided. For some couples, a prenup offers peace […]

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  • Questions to ask your family lawyer

    The relationship you strike with your family lawyer centres on compatibility: you need to ensure that your working style and goals align. At Lift Legal, our relationships with clients are more than just a business transaction. We want to get to know you so that we can tailor our services to your unique needs. We’ve […]

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  • Moving with your children

    During spring and summer, apartment vacancy rates are up, and there are a lot of homes on the market. With children out of school, it may seem like the best time to move. You need to think about arranging movers or renting a truck, paying necessary commissions and fees, and making necessary deposits. It’s a […]

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