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Other process terms you might hear: Kitchen table agreement this term commonly refers to an agreement made between parties on their own, sometimes sitting at a kitchen table. While direct communication between parties is great, it is still important to have a professional review the agreement and ensure each side understands the potential need for independent legal advice. Four way meeting this term commonly applies when the parties and their lawyers meet to discuss the ...matter and try to negotiate a settlement outside of Court. This process differs from the collaborative law in that typically there is no formal commitment not to go to Court if negotiations break down. While this process is generally cooperative in nature, it is not collaborative by definition. Notably neither of these options will satisfy the requirements for early family dispute resolution as required by the Government of Saskatchewan.

What is arbitration? In this process, each side presents their case to a neutral third party who ultimately makes a final and binding decision for the parties. While more similar to the Court process, arbitration can be an attractive alternative to Court for a number of reasons, including more control over the process, quicker decision making and confidentiality. An arbitrator may also assist in other dispute resolution processes if certain issues cannot be resolved. For ex...ample, maybe a couple has resolved all issues except for the valuation of a certain piece of property. Or maybe they need a determination on someone’s income for support purposes. The parties can elect to refer that specific, narrow issue to arbitration and then continue with their negotiations through mediation or other process once a determination on that issue has been made. See more

Financial Literacy WOW Event Speaker Introduction - Eloise Arlint Eloise is a Financial Security Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) with ...the Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Eloise is Financial Security Advisor but at this event she will wear her other hat as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) (https://institutedfa.com/why-hire-cdfa-professional/#) who since 2011, engages with women in pre-divorce financial counseling to help them arrive at a settlement that is fully understood by all involved; and as a member of Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan (https://collabsask.com/) whose initiative is a no court approach to divorce saving those involved from unnecessary pain and excess expenses that go along with divorce. She is an incredible role model and resource to those in the field of finance, and we know she would be of great benefit to any women who are considering separation or just want to be educated in the field of family finances. Eloise can be contacted at any of the below methods: Office: (306) 519-2811 Cell: (306) 529-1856 Fax: (306) 559-4220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.eloisearlint.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloise-arlint-chs-cdfa-0b756723/ Facebook:Eloise Arlint-Freedom 55 Financial Questions for Stephanie can be submitted anonymously at https://forms.gle/s6DdQ6cKvZyPCE527 emailed to [email protected]. Questions will also be fielded from the comments below or from the audience at the event. There is no registration required and only the first 100 people will be admitted. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88422067502 Meeting ID: 884 2206 7502 Passcode: 681850

What is collaborative law? In this process, each person has their own lawyer who is specially trained in collaborative practice. Depending on the issues involved, other collaborative professionals may also assist throughout the process (such as a financial planner, accountant, therapist, etc). The distinguishing features of collaborative law is that the parties pledge to work together to resolve matters and specifically pledge not to go to Court. If either side decides to aba...ndon collaborative law and pursue litigation, the collaborative lawyers withdraw and cannot continue their representation. The collaborative process can be appealing to parties as each side has an independent lawyer to answer questions throughout the process and advocate for their client's respective interests. That said, the lawyers are still working collaboratively with the intention of finding creative solutions to the issues at hand.

What is mediation? In this process, the parties work with a neutral third-party to facilitate their discussions and negotiation. If an agreement is reached, then the mediator may assist in preparing an agreement to reflect the terms agreed to. The mediator can also facilitate each party to legal counsel for independent legal advice and review of the agreement. A mediator does not provide legal advice (and does not have to be a lawyer). A mediator also has no ability to make decisions for the parties. Any resolution of the matter must come by agreement between the parties.

What is the best interest of the child? This is a legal test used to decide matters pertaining to parenting. The test looks at what is best for the child in terms of their physical, psychological and emotional safety and wellbeing. When a court makes a decision pertaining to parenting the focus is only on the best interest of the child (not the best interest of the parent). Some of the factors the court will take into account include: (i) the quality of the relationship th...at the child has with the person who is seeking custody and any other person who may have a close connection with the child; (ii) the personality, character and emotional needs of the child; (iii) the physical, psychological, social and economic needs of the child; (iv) the capacity of the person who is seeking custody to act as legal custodian of the child; (v) the home environment proposed to be provided for the child; (vi) the plans that the person who is seeking custody has for the future of the child; and (vii) the wishes of the child, to the extent the court considers appropriate, having regard to the age and maturity of the child. See more

Shared parenting and primary residence are other terms that often come up when parenting is being discussed following a separation. What do these terms mean? Generally, primary residence means a child spends more than 60% of their time with one parent. Shared parenting occurs when a child spends at least 40% of their time with each parent. Shared parenting does not need to be 50/50 or week on, week off. It can be a variety of schedules, but the key point being that the child spends at least 40% with each parent.

The term custody can be confusing. Does it mean who has legal authority over a child? Or who has physical care over a child? It can mean either. Or both. Often parents will say I want sole custody, but what they mean is I want my child to live with me. Because this word can mean different things, miscommunication or a misunderstanding can easily occur. Changes to our federal and provincial legislation are coming to help clarify this term (well actually replace it!). ... For now, when you are talking about custody, remember that legal custody really refers to decision making. Who has the legal authority to make decisions for a child pertaining to major matters such as education, health, religion, etc. Physical custody speaks more to what is the parenting schedule (i.e. where does the child spend their time).

If you are involved in a family law court process in Saskatchewan these are some common terms you might hear: Petition this is the document that starts proceedings at the Court house. Affidavit this is a document that contains facts that you swear under oath or affirm to be true. There are special rules in Saskatchewan as to what can be included in your affidavit (and what cannot be included such as hearsay, opinion and speculation) ... Child support guidelines in Canada we have the Federal Child Support Guidelines that are rules for calculating the amount of child support to be paid. Spousal support advisory guidelines we also have advisory guidelines that provide a recommended range of spousal support. While not mandatory like the child support guidelines, the advisory guidelines are generally accepted and used by Courts across Canada when setting spousal support amounts. Interim order an interim order is an order granted before a trial or final court order. The order is intended to be temporary until a final decision is made. Financial Statement this is a court form that sets out your financial information. It is required in any matter where a claim for child and/or spousal support is made. Parenting Course in Saskatchewan any party to a court file that relates to children is required to take a parenting course. Pre-Trial Conference this is a formal step in the court proceedings. It is like a mediation session with a Queen’s Bench Judge. Typically, this is the last formal step before matter proceeds to Trial.

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I have a dispute about my lawyers fees what should I do? First, try to talk to the lawyer. It is in both of your best interests to resolve matters directly. The lawyer should be able to provide you a detailed breakdown of how your fees were calculated. If you then have specific concerns or questions about certain time entries, you can ask the lawyer about those. If you are unable to resolve matters directly with the lawyer, you may have the right to assess a lawyer’s account. This is essentially an audit to determine if the fees are justified. You can find out more about the assessment process here: https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca//und/disputes-involving-fees/

I have a family law matter, but I don’t want to go to Court. People often assume that because you have a legal issue, you must go to Court. This can be frightening. Thankfully, most matters can be resolved without the need of going to Court at all. There are a number of options that allow people to problem solve, negotiate, and reach settlements without the Court’s assistance. Often a lawyer’s job is to assist in communication with the other side to see if a resolution can be reached. Court applications are expensive, tiresome, and risky. Your lawyer should talk to you about the numerous out of court options such as direct negotiations, mediation, four way meetings or arbitration.

So, what is this going to cost? This is a question I get a lot. Costs associated with family law matters are extremely difficult to predict. The lawyer does not know how you as the client, or the opposing party, may act through the process. Will things be amicable? Will a court application be required to address every minor issue? It is impossible to predict. Lawyers generally bill based on time. The more time that is spent on your file, the more the lawyer bills. As such, c...lients who send 5 emails a day, are likely to have higher legal fees than clients who email once. Similarly, clients that are organized and provide documents to their lawyer in a workable manner may save themselves fees as the lawyer will spend less time reviewing and organizing the documents. If you are worried about legal costs, you can ask your lawyer for tips as to what steps of the process you may be able to handle on your own (or at least take the lead on). You should also ensure your lawyer provides you with regular bills so that several months do not pass by and then you are surprised by your account. If you have a budget in mind for legal fees, tell your lawyer upfront. The lawyer can then assess whether that budget is workable or not before the fees are incurred.

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How do you retain a lawyer? Whether you are considering a separation, or have been served with court materials, finding a lawyer can be a daunting task. Asking friends or family members for a referral may be out of the question if privacy is an issue. Many people will turn to a google search to find a lawyer and cold call or email them. Finding a lawyer that is a good fit for your needs is always important, but especially so in family law where often legal issues are intwin...ed with emotional matters and sensitive information. You need someone you can trust; someone who is in your corner; and someone who is going to protect your interests but also reality check your assumptions or wants throughout the process. Once you email or call a lawyer, the lawyer will first ask you for the name(s) of the opposing party. The lawyer runs a conflict check to ensure they are able to discuss the matter with you. A conflict check is meant to ensure the lawyer has not been involved in a matter that could present a conflict of interest if they now represent you. If a lawyer identifies a conflict, they cannot tell you why they have a conflict. Assuming there is no conflict, the lawyer will often then set up an initial appointment. Every lawyer sets their own rules or fee requirements for an initial appointment. You should ask up front what the costs for the first meeting will be. Often the first meeting is a bit of an interview. It is a good opportunity for the lawyer to collect information from you to assess your case, and also a good opportunity for you to decide if the lawyer is a good fit for you. After the initial meeting a lawyer will often provide you with options on how you may choose to proceed. In my practice, this is the stage where I will also often present my retainer agreement that sets out how fees are charged. Once the retainer agreement is signed, you have formally retained the lawyer to act for you on your matter.

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When a couple separates, legally their pets are considered property. There have been a number of cases in Saskatchewan that have looked at whether the court should employ a family property division analysis to pets. While the law seems clear that pets are to be treated as property, the courts have been reluctant to address claims for division or distribution of pets on the basis that judicial resources may be better well spent.

Digital assets can include things like Bitcoin, online gambling chips, online banking accounts, AppleID, and points-based programs (e.g. Airmiles, credit card points, etc.). It is not uncommon for individuals to have credits within accounts (whether through PayPal, Amazon, etc.). Similarly, individuals may have significant points or credits on credit cards or points-based cards. In light of cancellations in 2020 due to COVID-19, individuals may also have significant credits with airlines, hotels, etc. for cancelled travel. Such digital assets may be material if a separation occurs and may be subject to division.

When we think of family property, most people think of houses, bank accounts, investments, vehicles, etc. But family property includes any property interest in which either spouse has an interest. In September Im going to highlight certain family property interests that may often be overlooked or assumed not to be included when family property is being reviewed or divided.

Having trouble collecting child support? The Saskatchewan Maintenance Enforcement Office (MEO) works with parents to collect their child support. If payments are not being made, MEO can take steps on your behalf to garnish wages, suspend the payors drivers license and garnish federal benefits. To utilize MEO you do need a written agreement or Court order. Furthermore, such written document must specify the amount to be paid. Section 7 or special expenses that are listed as ...a percentage (i.e. mom and dad each pay 50% of childcare fees) cannot be enforced by MEO as the exact dollar amount is not listed. As such, if you anticipate collection of support may be problematic you should ensure all amounts to be paid are listed in dollar amounts (not percentages). Even if the amount is approximate, it is better to have a rough estimate that can be enforced by MEO than nothing at all. For more information:

Child support is reviewable on an annual basis, or if there is a material change to the income of either parent. Under the Federal Child Support Guidelines parents are required to exchange income tax information on an annual basis so child support can be reviewed based on current income(s). If the other parent refuses to provide you with his or her income information, there are avenues through the Court system to force such disclosure. Generally annual reviews occur in May, June or July to reflect that most people file their personal tax returns by April 30th each year. However, if one or both parents have an interest in a corporation, it may make more sense to review matters at a different point of the year when all information is available.

Back to school but who pays for school supplies? This one is not so clear. Whether or not school supplies will fall into base support or a special expense will depend mostly on what the parents respective incomes are, what the expenses are and what the amount of base support is being paid. If a parent has a higher income, and already receives significant monthly base support, school supplies of $100 will not likely be considered extraordinary and they will be paid out of the base support. However, if a family has a lower income, and the base support is only $200 a month and back to school supplies are also $200, then in that family school expenses would likely be a section 7 or special expense and would be contributed to over and above the base child support.

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Who pays for daycare? Childcare required for a parent to pursue employment or education is usually going to be a special or section 7 expense. This means the costs associated with childcare for this purpose are shared between the parents over and above the base monthly child support amount. When determining who pays what, it is important to consider both parents incomes and any tax benefits or government subsidies that may be available towards the childcare.

When a farming couple separates, the breakdown of the spousal relationship can also have a significant impact on the family farm. This month I contributed to The Western Producer with an article on how out of court mediation can minimize the impact of a marital breakdown on the family farm.

How does "shared parenting" effect the calculation of child support? Shared parenting generally refers to a situation where a child, or children, reside with each parent between 40% to 60% of the time. In these cases, there is a broader scope for the determination of the amount of child support. To keep things more simple, often parents will calculate their own respective amount of child support and then find a set off. For example, if based on her income mom is required to... pay dad $1,000 a month for child support, and based on his income dad is required to pay mom $800 a month for child support, they may agree mom will pay dad the difference of $200 each month. While a simple set off may be a good place to start, under section 9 of The Federal Child Support Guidelines a set off is not mandatory and other considerations may be considered to reflect whether a further adjustment should be made to the amount owing. In a shared parenting arrangement, parents may also wish to ensure any written agreement or Court Order is drafted to ensure that a simple set off amount will not preclude the payor parent from applying for available benefits through CRA or otherwise.

There are 2 main types of child support: base (s. 3) and special or extra-ordinary (s. 7). The section numbers refer to the sections of the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which are mandatory law in Canada that set out how child support is to be calculated. Generally, base support is meant to cover day to day expenses, such as shelter, meals, clothing, transportation, etc. However, when children have special or extra-ordinary expenses, those expenses may be shared between t...he parties over and above the base support. Such special expenses include childcare, medical expenses, and extraordinary expenses that relate to school or extra-curricular activities. What expenses may be classified as a section 7 or special expense can vary from family to family, as can how each family share those expenses. When considering what expenses may be special or extraordinary, a court will seek to understand whether the expense is necessary and reasonable. Not every out of pocket expense will be a special expense. See more

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Over the month of August, I intend to post about all things child support. If you have a general question or need some initial information, please comment below or send me a message and I may be able to post some information that may be helpful.

My parents asked me to get a prenup with my spouse now what? It is becoming more common that during succession planning meetings, professional advisors are raising the need for a prenup or cohabitation agreement for children who may be receiving an inheritance, or gift, from their parents. This is not because the childs spousal relationship is not trusted, rather it is a vital and prudent part of succession planning to ensure that the wealth passed on from mom and dad rema...ins with the child should a separation occur. An agreement may also be prudent to avoid unexpected tax consequence, or the need to take on debt, should a separation occur, and a childs inheritance need to be divided. Often these agreements are narrow in nature and only address the particular asset(s) being transferred to the next generation. An agreement can exempt from division gifts and inheritances such that if a separation occurs, each spouse keeps their own inheritance. Meanwhile the balance of their property may be subject to division and need not be included in the agreement.

My spouse and I want to discuss a prenup do we each need our own lawyer? The family property legislation in Saskatchewan requires certain formalities for an agreement, such as a prenup, in order for the agreement to be recognized as an Interspousal Agreement. One of those formalities is that each spouse has independent legal advice from different lawyers. However, many couples elect to retain one lawyer to work with them to negotiate and draft their prenup. Utilizing one ...common lawyer to discuss and draft the agreement can make the process more collaborative and amicable. The joint lawyer does not pick sides or work for only one person. That lawyers role is to help facilitate discussion and canvass issues that may or may not be important to the couple. Once each side is happy with the draft agreement, then the joint lawyer can help arrange those independent legal advice appointments to make the process as smooth as possible. See more

When is the best time to discuss a cohabitation agreement? I have a number of clients ask if they can wait to the eve of the 2 year mark of living together to look at an agreement. While legally common law status doesnt apply until youve lived together for 2 years, I recommend to my clients to have the discussion about property and finances before you even move in. Having those discussions prior to moving in will ideally identify compatibilities or incompatibilities in respect to each persons views on financial and property matters should a separation occur.

The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clares Law) Act comes into force in Saskatchewan today. Clares Law allows the police to disclose information that could help protect potential victims of interpersonal violence. Saskatchewan residents will be able to make an application to their local municipal police station for the release of information on an intimate partners past violent or abusive behavior. Clares Law provides that information can be disclosed to ap...plicants who believe they may be at risk from an intimate partner (right to ask) and to persons identified by the police to be at risk (right to know). The objective of this sort of legislation is to provide individuals with information that may assist in deciding to avoid or leave a relationship with someone who could be or become violent. All Saskatchewan municipal police services will be participating in this new protocol. To date, the RCMP has indicated they will not participate.

Blended families are very common. If you want to ensure your property goes to your children upon your death you may need to enter an agreement with your spouse so that your spouse does not have a claim to your estate. Entering an agreement with your spouse can provide you with the security to provide your estate as you see fit and also minimize unnecessary litigation and stress for your children.

Family law matters do not need to go through court. If you are looking for an amicable and collaborative way to discuss and resolve issues arising from cohabitation, separation or divorce, there are other options available - such as mediation. Mediation is an out of Court negotiation process where you have the power to work with the assistance of a neutral professional (the mediator) to discuss, negotiate and settle your family law matters. A mediator is there to help facili...tate your discussions and identify areas for discussion. The mediator does not provide legal or financial advice, but can direct you to other professionals should that advice be needed. The mediator is not going to take sides or make a binding decision. Any resolution must be agreed to by the participants. The mediation process allows you and your spouse to dictate the terms of your separation. It allows for discussion and review of any matter you wish not what a Court deems relevant. The mediation process is confidential in the sense that any settlement discussions from a mediation cannot later be used against you in Court. The mediator cannot be called to testify against or for either party. The intention is to create a safe space where you and your spouse can discuss a resolution to your matters. Think mediation might be the right choice for you? I am qualified to provide family mediation services. Contact me at [email protected] to chat further

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Do you need to estate plan? There are 3 key estate planning documents: 1. The Will. Your Will governs what happens to your property when you die. It also appoints who you want to manage your estate (your executor) and can appoint a guardian for your minor children. 2. The Power of Attorney. This document is valid while you are alive. As soon as you die, it is no longer relevant and your Will governs your affairs. The purpose of a Power of Attorney is to provide for some...one to manage your property and your personal affairs when you are unable to do so for yourself. The use of the document can be conditional on the happening of a certain event for example, if a medical doctor says you are not capable of dealing with your own affairs. This document allows someone else to pay your bills and manage your finances. It also allows someone to make decisions for you in connection with where you will live, what you will wear, and what activities you get to participate in. If you do not have a valid Power of Attorney in place, and you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself, the only option is for a family member (or close friend) to make an application to the court to be appointed as your legal guardian. This is a time consuming and expensive process. 3. Health Care Directive or Living Will. The final document only comes into effect when you cannot speak for yourself. The purpose of the Health Care Directive is twofold: (a) to set out specific instructions for the health care team; and/or (b) to appoint a person (or more than one person), known as a proxy who can make decisions about your health care on your behalf. If you do not have a Health Care Directive, and you are unable to make a health care decision for yourself (i.e., because you cannot speak or communicate), then The Health Care Directives and Substitute Health Care Decision Making Act (Saskatchewan) will apply to determine an appropriate decision-maker. Want to chat about your estate planning? Contact me at [email protected]

True or false? That inheritance you received during your marriage isnt shared with your spouse if you separate. False. Under the Saskatchewan Family Property Act inheritances are divisible family property. That means the value of your inheritance is on the table when dividing property upon a separation. Wondering how to protect your inheritance? Contact me at [email protected]

Looking to divide your family property and not sure where to start? Check out this article from my colleague, Christine:

True or false? In Saskatchewan, if you own a house prior to your marriage you get to keep the equity you built up in that home prior to the marriage if you separate. False. Under The Family Property Act, there is no exemption for the equity in a family home brought into a common law relationship or marriage. If you separate, your spouse is entitled to half of the equity in the house, regardless of who built up that equity, or whos name the property was in. If that doesnt ji...ve with what you want, you and your spouse can enter into an agreement to change the rules and specify what happens with the equity in the home should you separate. Want more information? Contact me at [email protected] See more

What does it mean to be common law? Generally, in Saskatchewan, common law spouses are two people who have cohabitated in a "spousal like" relationship for at least two years. This two-year anniversary is important as once you are considered common law it impacts the property rights of each person in the relationship. This can have legal implications if either spouse dies, or if the couple separates. Each province has different rules as to common law status. The rules are... also different when it comes to filing your tax returns and potentially when it comes to things like child and/or spousal support. If you are moving in with someone, or getting married, its a great time to have a talk about these issues to make sure there are no surprises down the road. Want to chat further? Contact me at [email protected]

Are you looking for an easy to understand resource on all things tax? Tax can be a complex topic and its important to have an advisor that you can trust to break it down for you. Amanda is my go to when it comes to tax implications that seem to pop up in all areas of life. Check out Amandas most recent blog post that highlights some of the potential tax concerns related to the various government benefits offfered in response to COVID-19:

Weve partnered with READ Saskatoon and CLASSIC to create family law FAQs. Please share with anyone these may be helpful for!

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Needing to calculate child support? Theres an online calculator available here: https://www.justice.gc.ca//fl-df/child-/2017/look-rech.asp

We've partnered with READ Saskatoon and CLASSIC to create family law FAQs. Please share with anyone these may be helpful for!

Looking for an app to help with co-parenting? Check out these websites: https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/ http://coparently.com/ https://thefamilycore.com/

Wondering how to talk to your children about a separation? Visit https://sk.familieschange.ca/ for a teen and kids guide that sets out age-appropriate information to help kids, teens and parents deal with a family break up. The website provides a number of great, interactive tools, including an interactive game for children ages 6-10 to explore how children deal with a family break up.

When a couple separates often a big issue is: how do we divide our property? While this issue may seem overwhelming, it can be broken down to 7 simple steps. Whether you are working with a lawyer, or trying to navigate your separation on your own, using these 7 steps can help you and your spouse discuss a division of family property: 1. Make a list - what do you have? What do you owe? List all assets and debts that you or your spouse have an interest in. Not sure if its fami...ly property? Put it on the list. Making a comprehensive list at the start will make the following steps easier. 2. Is it on the table or off the table - from the list, what is on the table for division? And what comes off? 3. What is it all worth - what is the fair market value of the property to be divided? Do you need appraisals or statements to verify value? Are there tax considerations to take into account? 4. Who wants what - who wants to keep each particular item? Should some items be sold? 5. How does it add up - is each sides list fair in terms of value or other considerations? Does it seem equal or fair? Does it satisfy the interests of both sides? 6. Is it practical - is the proposed division doable? How does it look long term? Are there financing considerations? 7. Whats next - what are the logistics to execute the division (land transfers, close bank accounts, transfer property, etc.)? If you need help with property division, or have questions, contact me at [email protected]

Are you following GIRL TALK YXE over on Instagram? Holly's going live with one of my partners, Amanda Doucette, tomorrow May 11th at noon to talk about all things estate planning. Are you thinking about whether you need a Will or need to revisit your existing Will? What about a power of attorney or health care directive? How do you protect your children and make sure they are taken care of if you pass away? What is probate? Amanda is going to share information on these topi...cs live over on Instagram tomorrow. Tune in tomorrow with Holly and Amanda to get some useful information. If you cant join them live, make sure to follow GIRL TALK YXE over on Instagram to get access to the girl talk for 24 hours after it goes live.

Are you following GIRL TALK YXE over on Instagram? Hollys going live with one of my partners, Amanda Doucette, tomorrow May 11th at noon to talk about all things estate planning. Are you thinking about whether you need a Will or need to revisit your existing Will? What about a power of attorney or health care directive? How do you protect your children and make sure they are taken care of if you pass away? What is probate? Amanda is going to share information on these topi...cs live over on Instagram tomorrow. Tune in tomorrow with Holly and Amanda to get some useful information. If you cant join them live, make sure to follow GIRL TALK YXE over on Instagram to get access to the girl talk for 24 hours after it goes live.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas, mamas to be, and hopeful future mamas! How did you celebrate this day during these unusual times? My girls and I celebrated with a tea party with yummy treats picked up from Little Bird Pâtisserie & Café! Wishing you all a special day

Happy Mothers Day to all the mamas, mamas to be, and hopeful future mamas! How did you celebrate this day during these unusual times? My girls and I celebrated with a tea party with yummy treats picked up from Little Bird Ptisserie & Caf! Wishing you all a special day

On April 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that anyone currently working or returning to work under Phase I and Phase II of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan will have access to licensed child care services located within Saskatchewan schools. See the link below for more information and how to apply.

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