How to handle finances during separation?

Protect your financial interests by separating accounts, tracking expenses, and seeking professional guidance Managing finances during separation requires careful planning and documentation to protect both parties' interests. Taking prompt action to organize your financial affairs [...]

How to handle finances during separation?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:23:13-04:00

Can a joint bank account be contested?

Joint bank accounts can be legally contested through proper court proceedings in Canada While joint bank accounts typically operate under the principle of equal ownership, disputes over these accounts can and do arise. Parties can [...]

Can a joint bank account be contested?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:21:58-04:00

Can I open a new bank account during a divorce?

Yes, you can open a new bank account during divorce proceedings, but transparency is essential Opening a separate bank account during divorce is a common and legal step in Canada. However, it's important to maintain [...]

Can I open a new bank account during a divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:21:07-04:00

How are bank accounts split in a divorce?

Bank accounts are considered family property and divided equally through Ontario's equalization process During a divorce in Ontario, bank accounts opened during the marriage are treated as matrimonial property and subject to equal division. The [...]

How are bank accounts split in a divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:20:28-04:00

How to separate finances during separation?

Separate joint accounts and establish individual banking arrangements immediately upon separation Financial separation requires careful planning and decisive action to protect both parties' interests. The key steps involve establishing clear financial boundaries and documenting all [...]

How to separate finances during separation?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:19:40-04:00

Can I empty my bank account before divorce?

Emptying your bank account before divorce is illegal and can result in serious legal consequences Withdrawing all funds from joint or personal accounts before divorce proceedings is considered financial misconduct under Canadian family law. This [...]

Can I empty my bank account before divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:18:56-04:00

Are separate bank accounts marital property?

Separate bank accounts are typically considered marital property in Ontario and subject to division during divorce. Under Ontario's Family Law Act, any assets acquired during marriage, including separate bank accounts, are generally considered part of [...]

Are separate bank accounts marital property?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:16:49-04:00

Is my wife entitled to half my savings?

In Ontario, savings are subject to equalization rather than automatic 50/50 division during separation or divorce Under Ontario's Family Law Act, the division of matrimonial property follows an equalization process that considers the net worth [...]

Is my wife entitled to half my savings?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:14:19-04:00