Adapt or die. Or, as Darwin famously didn’t phrase it [1]: “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able to adapt to and to adjust best to the changing environment in which it finds ... Read More
There and Back Again is the title Bilbo Baggins gave to the memoir of his adventures with the dwarves reclaiming their realm. The title suggests a return to the known and the familiar from where he had departed, but nothing was really the same. The Quest had changed everything. Bilbo, Bag End, everything! Returning to ... Read More
Ever hear of a quick, fair, and even-handed divorce? Me neither! Divorces by their very nature tend to be emotionally charged and contentious. The conflicts that ended the marriage quite often continue to simmer, resulting in a lengthy battle over what constitutes a fair settlement. If you own a business, the value of your company ... Read More
Corporate disputes are often resolved through mediation or negotiation; however, complex and contentious matters may require more formal legal proceedings. Where such disputes involve the quantification of financial loss, the litigation support services of a forensic accountant can be necessary and invaluable. Forensic accountants provide the court ... Read More
Q: In matrimonial cases, what is the first step to calculating the equalization payment in Ontario? OG: In a divorce proceeding, the first step to calculating the equalization payment is to complete a “Form 13.1 Financial Statement.” The form has 2 parts: the first part of the form itemizes your income and expenses. Disclosure must include ... Read More