Linda Hammerschmid

To hide or not to hide assets?

Dear Readers: That is the question divorce attorneys are often asked either by the party looking to escape paying or by the other party hoping to collect payments wanting to know where to look for them. O...
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A Slow Spring Season in Real Estate

Low interest rates, lots of choice and the $2,500 renovation tax rebate will spur the market recovery Dear Montrealers, The Real Estate market has been a little rocky so far this year. Though it is true I re...
Linda Hammerschmid

Ask The Hammer

Children are not sofas — Part 2 The time of year is upon us when separated and divorced parents start contemplating summer vacations with their children. Therefore, Part 2 of “Children Are Not Sofas” will conc...
Linda Hammerschmid

Children are not sofas! [Part I]

Dear Readers: When parents are of the belief that they can do whatever they want with their children, I often wonder if they think their children are sofas! No one cares what you do with your sofa, but child...