The Adoption Process in Alberta – A Helpful Guide
Discover the adoption process in Alberta – your ultimate guide to bringing joy into your life and transforming a child’s future.
What Property Is Exempt From Division in an Alberta Divorce?
Discover what property is protected from being divided in an Alberta divorce. Don’t miss this essential guide to safeguarding your assets.
Adoption of Stepchildren in Alberta
Adoption of stepchildren in Alberta is a legal process that establishes a legal bond- Learn More!
What is a Stay of Enforcement with the Maintenance Enforcement Program in Alberta
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes dramatic or urgent changes can occur that affect your ability to make maintenance payments….
Divorcing a Narcissist: Tips from a Canadian Lawyer
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Divorce This article offers some basic information about narcissist behaviours and how they can affect your divorce process. You…
Severing Corollary Relief in Alberta
When couples in Alberta are going through a divorce, they must deal with a wide range of challenging issues, such as marital property…
Property Exemptions When Couples Divorce or Separate in Alberta
A lawyer specializing in family law can provide help in obtaining the best results when dividing property in Alberta after separation.
Family Violence and Emergency Protection Orders in Alberta
Family violence is taken seriously in Alberta. If you or your children are in danger, obtaining an Emergency Protection Order is crucial.
Divorce & Family Dispute Resolutions in Alberta
In an ideal world, divorcing spouses reach agreement on all the key issues and the divorce proceeds as “uncontested”. This is usually best for the spouses…
What Happens If My Ex-Partner Doesn’t Make Their Child Support Payments?
When a relationship breaks down and the parties have children together, child support will be payable by one of the parents to the…
Is child support retroactive in Alberta?
The laws surrounding retroactive child support in Canada are widely misunderstood — both by payors and recipients of support. If you’re wondering whether the child…
Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law: Are These Processes Right for Me?
It is an unfortunate reality that many marriages and common-law relationships break down, ending in separation or divorce. If that happens to you, there will be…
How Does a Judge Make Parenting or Guardianship Decisions in Alberta?
The breakdown of a relationship can be a stressful time, especially when there are children involved. Determining the rights and responsibilities of each…
What to Consider with Parenting Coordination
When a family breaks up, some problems and disputes are normal. But parents must find a way to work together for the benefit of…
What are Section 7 Child Support Expenses in Alberta?
When most people think of child support in Alberta, they usually think of a set monthly payment that covers daily expenses. But did you know…
Parenting After Separation in Alberta
Separation or getting divorced is not for the faint of heart and can wreck havoc on the mental well-being of your entire family. However, there are…
Do I Have a Right to See My Grandchild if the Parents Refuse?
The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild can be a special and meaningful one for both parties. However, circumstances can arise that…
How to Prove Common Law Relationships in Alberta
People in “common law” relationships in Alberta enjoy similar rights to married couples but, in the absence of a formal agreement, they must…
Alberta Court of Appeal Sets New Test for Imputing Income for Support Purposes
The calculation of how much a parent is required to pay in child support is based on how much that parent earns. Normally, the court…
Who keeps the family pets after separation or divorce?
Many people develop deep bonds with their pets, and may often view them as members of their family. At the time of a separation or divorce,…
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