www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, January 9, 2015 | 22 C H E Q U E I T O U T Oak Park Pet Hospital Manager Heather Kelly and her staff present Farley Foundation Executive Director Doug Raven with a cheque for more than $7,000 -- proceeds from a dog walk-a-thon held during the summer months. The Farley Foundation, based in Milton, aims to assist low-income pet owners with veterinary care. At right, Evangelos Tzaras from Fiftie's Diner join Claudette Serre and John Serre in presenting Nancy Bromberg, president of the Fare Share food bank, with two cheques -- funds that were raised during a Zombieween event held in October. The money will go towards purchasing baby formula and other needed items. | photos by Jayson Mills special to the Beaver Ask the Professionals Tatiana Terekhova Are you lacking energy? Having trouble sleeping? Feeling stressed out or exhausted? Do you feel like you're loosing control and you just don't know what to do about it? Maybe it's time for you to take a moment and put things into perspective. Come meet our qualified nurse at Leon Pharmacy and have access to a FREE private 30-minute session to discuss all your concerns. Details of the clinic are below. Location : Leon Pharmacy Date: February 16th : 10 AM - 6 PM Call the Pharmacy to make an appointment today! DIVORCE & SEPARATION FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS CFP, CDFA, FDS, RRC Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Divorce Specialist tatiana@fairsplit.ca | www.fairsplit.ca Toll Free: 1 (844) 878-7770 | Local: (289) 878-7770 Q: How can I save money on my divorce process? During a separation and divorce, having a financial professional will not only save you money, but also - time and drama and this is how: 1. A financial professional will review your cash flow and net worth numbers, organize all this pertinent information in one comprehensive document and assist filling out court forms (for example 13.1) related to finance correctly; 2. FP will be able to run various illustrations using DivorceMate, as well as other financial programs, not only for immediate goal of property division and support payments, but also within the scope of your overall financial planning agenda. 3. In the process of preparation of all the financial data, FP will be able to identify financial issues and opportunities to save more money down the road in better cash flow planning, tax planning, investment and insurance. This could be an invaluable help in post-divorce fresh start in one's personal financial planning. 4. FP is usually less expensive than one's lawyer and can work with both spouses (if they choose to) as a neutral expert. The hourly rate in Ontario ranges from $150-$250 per hour. 5. FP assists lawyers and mediators with bullet-proof financial data, vivid colorful illustrations, easy-to-grasp analysis, which, in turn, helps to achieve faster and long-lasting settlement. FP also holds its own professional liability insurance. It's crucial to recognize that divorce has several faces: legal, financial, emotional and social. Help in each area requires trained and dedicated professionals with unique set of skills. It's a big mistake to use one's lawyer as a therapist or vice versa. As FP does not provide legal advice, it's not fair to expect lawyers to know the nuances of personal finance and taxes. The best outcome, always lies in collaboration of your team of experts. To advertise in this feature call 905-845-3824 905-845-2811 340 Kerr Street, Oakville Free Delivery & 15% Senior Discount Oakville's Professional Services Provider of the Year Nominee and Platinum Award Winner ( Voted Best Independent Pharmacy in Oakville) Leon Pharmacy www.leonpharmacy.ca