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…
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…
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,…
Spousal support may be awarded when married couples or common law partners separate in Alberta — to aid the transition to financial self-sufficiency. While periods…
You will hear the phrase “child’s best interests” repeatedly if you need to discuss child custody arrangements in Alberta. All court decisions involving…
When couples separate or divorce, extended family members may have concerns about their ability to continue to spend time with the children of the…
Some people self-represent in family law matters in Alberta. On the face of it, this may seem like a viable option but it rarely…
The safety of one’s children is a parent’s priority and if this is put at risk, you probably don’t need reminding that it…
Alberta’s Family Property Act provides a legislative scheme governing the division of a couple’s assets in the event of separation or divorce. The default rule under…
Alberta’s Family Law Act states that every parent has an obligation to provide support for his or her child (s. 49(1)). After separation or…
When couples get married, no one plans to divorce. Yet, in 2021, 7.4 million people obtained a legal divorce in Canada. Although divorce is a…
A request by one parent for permission to relocate with the children of the marriage will generally involve a significant change to the existing parenting…
One of the more contentious issues in divorce proceedings can be parenting of the children. Where the parties are unable to agree on…
A parent’s rights to participate actively in a child’s life are precious and they are protected regardless of marital status in Canada. Canada’s…
Many foreign nationals have concerns about their immigration status when their relationship breaks down. You may need to seek immigration advice about your…
Several important laws govern family matters in Alberta, the most important of which is the Family Law Act. These provincial laws must also work…
A family law lawyer can help you prevent legal disputes with loved ones—and resolve them. However, many families in Calgary do not seek legal assistance until a…
A request by one parent for permission to relocate with the children of the marriage will generally involve a significant change to the existing parenting…
Who gets what in a divorce in Edmonton? This is usually one of the main topics of conversation on the table when the dust…
If you are in a common law relationship in Alberta and decide to separate from your partner, you may be wondering which laws…
Sometimes, despite a court order being issued, stipulating child, spousal or partner support to be paid by one ex-partner to another, payments are not made. For…