When do you divide assets in a divorce?
Question: In divorce, is the property, assets and debts divided as of the date of separation, the date we started to divide everything or the current date? Answer: Its Negotiable I believe the division of property, assets and debts as of the date of separation is 100% acceptable if what transpired after is fair. If not fair, then maybe a division as of current dates might be more suitable. Or if the current date is chosen and not particularly fair to party 2, then sometimes this can be simply remedied by negotiation (example: party 1 gives party 2 an extra[...]
Record Suspension (Pardon): Good Conduct Criteria
Criminal Records Act: What is Good Conduct Criteria? The best way to understand what Good Conduct Criteria is start from the very beginning...with the Criminal Record Act. According to the Criminal Record Act, if you meet the good conduct criteria and are granted a Record Suspension, you can expect the following benefits: Effect of a Record Suspension: 2.3 A record suspension (a) is evidence of the fact that (i) the Board, after making inquiries, was satisfied that the applicant was of good conduct, and (ii) the conviction in respect of which the record suspension is ordered should no longer reflect adversely on[...]
Crime Bill C-10
Learn How Crime Bill C-10 will result in an increase in Crime Rate On March 13, 2012, Canadian lawmakers approved Crime Bill C-10, also referred to the Omnibus Crime Bill. Keep reading and you'll learn why the passing of the Crime Bill is a big mistake. Crime Bill C-10 Impact #1: Pardon Waiting Periods The approval of Crime Bill C-10 led to an increase in the amount of time that an individual with a criminal record must wait in order to qualify for a pardon. Individuals with summary offences now have to wait 5 years instead of 3 years to[...]
Child Travel Authorization Form Canada
Child Travel Authorization Form Canada Permission to Travel with Children Your children and babies need their own passports. Extra documents may be required such as birth certificate which shows who the child's legal parents are. If one parent is deceased; you may need to bring a death certificate. If you are travelling without the other parent, you may need a legal document showing you have sole custody of your child, a Court Order that grants you permission to travel with the child or a Parental Consent Letter (see Sample Travel Authorization below). Click here for SAMPLE Travel Authorization for Children[...]
What is a Pardon?
What is a Pardon? What is a Pardon and how does it compare to a Record Suspension? The following definitions and commentary will help you understand what it means to be Pardoned or to have your record suspended in Canada. Dictionary Definitions of: What is a Pardon? Wikipedia Clemency means the forgiveness of a crime or the cancellation (in whole or in part) of the penalty associated with it. It is a general concept that encompasses several related procedures: pardoning, commutation, remission and reprieves. A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the cancellation of the relevant penalty; it[...]
Uncontested Divorces in Alberta
How to Qualify for an Uncontested Divorce in Alberta You can file for an uncontested divorce in Alberta if: you or your spouse have resided in Alberta for the past 12 or more months; you and your spouse agree to all matters concerning property, assets and debts; if spousal support is an issue, you and your spouse are in agreement with spousal support; and if there are dependent children, you and your spouse are in agreement with custody, access and child support. Is your spouse unwilling to accept personal service? This does not make the divorce 'contested'. It just means[...]
