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The rise of the gig economy and what it means for divorce – Article in The Lawyer’s Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the gig economy over the past year. As people started to re-evaluate their current work and lifestyle, businesses began to leverage the economic benefits of hiring more freelance and contract workers. So, what does that…
Collaborative negotiation is crucial for child and spousal support agreements in rising gig economy – Interview by Law Times
Income demands are more complex as people work unconventional hours: Family lawyer As the pandemic accelerates the gig economy with more freelancers and independent workers, determining income for child and spousal arrangements through collaborative negotiation or mediation is essential, says…
Wealth Professional: How advisors can bring calm and reason to divorcing business couples
Lawyer encourages trusted advisors to step in to help couples resolve issues before they go to court How can advisors help married clients who are divorcing if there’s a family business involved? Nathalie Boutet, owner of Boutet Family Law and…
‘Do not fuel the flame:’ serving family law clients struggling financially due to COVID lockdowns – Interview by Law Times
Divorce is a volatile and emotionally fraught task, whether in a global pandemic or not. When spouses are intertwined with shared businesses and investments, the value of which is being held down by COVID and its public health measures, lawyers…
Saving family businesses from divorce during COVID-19
The pandemic has already taken a toll on both the economy and marriages across the country, and now with a second wave, those numbers are likely to rise. In fact, one in seven small businesses are at risk of going…
Mitigating The Cost Of COVID-19 On Business And Marriage – CanadianSME
Small businesses play an essential role in employing Canadians across the country yet have been particularly impacted by Covid-19. In addition, the pandemic has been wreaking havoc on marriages and, for business owners, this jeopardizes not only their family but potentially many others who depend on the business for their livelihoods.
As COVID-19 weighs on marriages, what should business owners know?
With business closures, quarantines, and household isolation measures continuing throughout Canada and around the world, many couples forced into a common domestic situation for an extended period are finding their relationships tested. Family law experts predict an uptick in divorce…
Collaborative Law and Mediation for high net-worth families and business owners – Boutet on Advisor’s Edge
How can financial advisors reduce the cost of divorce and increase the value of their advice? Listen to the podcast discussion with Nathalie Boutet, hosted by personal finance expert Bruce Sellery. Prosper/Advisor’s Edge
How high net worth women are risking their future finances
Leaving important long-term planning and investment decisions to a spouse can end up being a potentially costly decision. Here are three reasons why. I recently came across research that revealed women worldwide are leaving long-term financial planning to their husbands,…
Shepreneurs: Keeping a Small Business Alive After Divorce – Boutet in Divorce Magazine
When it comes to keeping a small business alive after divorce, reducing the negative impact of divorce on yourself, your staff and the day-to-day operations is critical. This can be difficult to do without the proper knowledge. Read the…
Getting divorced? Your business may be a moving target – Boutet In The Globe And Mail
Executives and business owners are accustomed to running the show but an upheaval in their personal life, such as divorce, can have a significant toll on their work, their employees and the business performance as a whole. For high net-worth…
Starting a Business with your Spouse – Boutet on AM 800
Nathalie Boutet is featured on AM 800 to discuss starting a business with your spouse.
Protect gifts toward a matrimonial home from divorce – Boutet on Advisor.ca
Often, parents want to help a child who’s getting married by contributing to the cost of the matrimonial home. This may be in the form of money for a down payment on a house, assistance with reducing the mortgage, or…
How parents can protect the family business if their children divorce – Boutet in The Globe and Mail
There are many considerations given to how couples can protect themselves and their assets from divorce, but what about their family members – specifically the older generation – whose assets may also be at risk? What can parents who started…
Make These Moves First when Divorce Strikes – Boutet on Advisor.ca
The early stages of a family breakdown often prompt unsettling questions for separating spouses. Most people want to minimize the disruption and protect their legal and financial rights. Often, they will begin a frantic search online for credible information about…
Tips for Teams Working with Family Enterprise Clients – Boutet on Advisor.ca
When advisors work in arranged teams with complementary skills, they may have developed a charter to define their roles and common goals, a code of conduct for communications, and a method for conflict resolution. They can then draw on these…
Conflict Resolution Strategies for Family Businesses – Boutet on The Huffington Post
It is not simple to resolve conflict within businesses where people bring in different points of view, cultures and values. Resolving conflict within a family may be even more complex because the members have had a lifetime of interacting with…
Sibling rivalry can sink family business succession – Boutet in Succession Planning
Nathalie Boutet is featured in an article discussing how mediation can offer a route to involving all family members in resolving disputes over succession plans. Read the full article in Succession Planning.
Conflict Resolution Strategies for Family Businesses
It is not simple to resolve conflict within businesses where people bring in different points of view, cultures and values. Resolving conflict within a family may be even more complex because the members have had a lifetime of interacting with…
How to prepare your spouse to work in the family business – Boutet in The Globe and Mail
As many as 80 per cent of small businesses in Canada are family enterprises. And while the benefits of self-employment and entrepreneurship can include financial freedom and control over one’s career, there are many factors families need to consider before…
Why business owners should avoid divorce court
The divorce court system is adversarial, expensive, time-consuming and open to the public — all reasons for family business owners to avoid it. It’s the most expensive process, it lasts the longest and nobody but the judge has control over…
Why Advisors Should Get Personal with Divorcing Clients – Boutet on Advisor.ca
Chances are, every advisor will encounter a client whose marriage breaks down. Advisors who are afraid to touch such an emotionally charged issue miss important opportunities to connect with clients. Nathalie shares some simple tips so you know what to…
Relationship problems can threaten survival of family business – Boutet in Succession Planning
One issue that is often overlooked in family run enterprises is the risk that an interpersonal relationship will be damaged, taking the business down with it. It’s called relationship risk. When people don’t take care of their relationship, whatever plans…