Who controls the RESP after separation or divorce?

The subscriber(s) who opened the RESP typically maintain control, but this can be addressed in your separation agreement. Under Canadian law, the subscriber who opened the RESP maintains legal control of the account after separation. [...]

Who controls the RESP after separation or divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-03-26T22:49:49-04:00

How should we divide ongoing RESP contributions after divorce?

Post-divorce RESP contribution arrangements should be based on each parent's financial capacity and formally documented in your separation agreement. When structuring ongoing RESP contributions after divorce, consider approaches that reflect each parent's financial capacity. Common [...]

How should we divide ongoing RESP contributions after divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-03-26T22:45:37-04:00

Should we maintain one RESP or create separate ones after divorce?

The decision between maintaining one RESP or creating separate accounts depends on your specific situation and ability to cooperate after divorce. Maintaining a single RESP offers advantages like simpler administration, maximized compound growth, coordinated investment [...]

Should we maintain one RESP or create separate ones after divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-03-26T22:41:36-04:00

How do I calculate the matrimonial portion of my LIRA?

The basic formula is Separation Date Value minus Marriage Date Value equals Matrimonial Portion. Calculating the matrimonial portion of a LIRA follows this fundamental formula: Value at Separation Date - Value at Marriage Date = [...]

How do I calculate the matrimonial portion of my LIRA?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-03-26T13:22:58-04:00

How are LIRA assets typically divided in Canadian divorce?

Only the portion of your LIRA that accumulated during marriage is typically divided equally. In most Canadian provinces, LIRA assets are divided according to the “matrimonial portion” principle. This means only the growth that occurred [...]

How are LIRA assets typically divided in Canadian divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-03-26T22:20:18-04:00

Can my spouse access my LIRA statement without my permission?

Your LIRA information remains private unless legally required during divorce proceedings. Financial institutions will not release your Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA) information to your spouse without your consent. But during divorce, full financial disclosure is [...]

Can my spouse access my LIRA statement without my permission?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-03-26T22:18:01-04:00