Bankruptcy in Canada – Does Your Trustee Represent You?
If you are drowning in debt and considering a bankruptcy in Canada or a consumer proposal as a solution for debt relief, you may be thinking that the best approach is to go directly to a trustee. Many trustees advertise that they have a solution to your debt problem, and that is true, but are […]
Getting Out of Debt Blog Series #2: Bankruptcy
There are thousands of Canadians facing a mountain of debt that can seem impossible to overcome. For many individuals, it can often seem as though there is nowhere to turn as far as getting out of debt – but there is hope. It never helps to ignore the problem or let the stress of high […]
Consumer Proposal VS. Bankruptcy – How Are They Different
If you have been facing financial challenges you may have been exploring financial options to deal with debt. Two of these options include a consumer proposal and bankruptcy. We are often asked the differences between filing a consumer proposal vs. bankruptcy in Canada, which prompted us to write this article. Before discussing the differences between filing […]
Dealing with Debt Part 3 – Divorce Debt in Canada
Canada has the 8th highest divorce rate in the world. Human Resources Development Canada has reported that the proportion of marriages expected to end in divorce has fluctuated between 35% and 42% in recent years. In 2008, 40.7% of marriages were expected to end in divorce before the 30th wedding anniversary. In 2008, there were […]