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Section 7 Expenses in Alberta Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide
Family law matters often involve various expenses related to children’s upbringing, education, and extracurricular activities. In Alberta, Section 7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines addresse...
Child Support Calculators in Alberta: How They Work and What You Need to Know
Child support is a critical aspect of any divorce or separation involving children. It is essential to ensure that children have the financial support they need to thrive, regardless of the circums...
10 Tips for Dealing With Divorce & Family Law Matters
The complexity of Divorce and Family Law matters can be an overwhelming challenge for any spouse. Although lawyers and judges have seen almost every version and variation of a divorce, spouses expe...
Divorce FAQs: “The Only Stupid Question is the One Not Asked”
Ending a relationship is an extraordinarily difficult emotional decision. Mental health experts say that the divorce or separation grieving process is similar to that arising from the loss of a lov...
Safeguarding Enforceability of Domestic Contracts
APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX: SAFEGUARDING ENFORCEABILITY OF DOMESTIC CONTRACTS AND EXERCISING PROFESSIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT Whether generated by the genuine good faith efforts of the parties or a subtle ex...
Divorce for business owners: Keeping emotions and money apart
When going through a divorce, small family businesses present a significant risk and challenge. Many married couples also happen to be joint-owners of small businesses. Running a business with a sp...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Quick Answers To Questions About Mediation
What Is Mediation? What Are The Benefits Of Mediation? Can I Bring My Lawyer To Mediation? When Should I Choose Non-Lawyer Assisted Mediation? When Should I Choose Lawyer Assisted Mediation? Can I ...
Wills and Estates
What is a Codicil?
A codicil is a legal document that is used to modify an existing will without completely replacing it. This document allows you to make minor changes to your will, such as adding or removing benefi...
James Brown Estate Settled
Finally, fifteen years after the death of “The Godfather of Soul”, James Brown, his estate has been settled. As with other celebrities such as Aretha Franklin and Prince, who died without a coheren...
What is Probate in Alberta?
Or more precisely, what is a Grant of Probate? In its most simple terms, a Grant of Probate is the Surrogate Court’s confirmation that a deceased person’s Will is valid, and that the named Exec...
Capacity and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
What is the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act is referred to when an adult may not be able to make decisions on their own about personal matters. Gui...
What happens when you do not have a Will?
What is the effect of a Will that is not valid or only partially valid, or where there is no Will (intestacy)? Your Estate may be divided among people you would not otherwise name as beneficiaries ...
Is a Grant of Probate Necessary?
In Alberta, a Grant of Probate is the Surrogate Court’s certification that the Will submitted by the Executor meets the formal requirements of a Will as set out in the Wills and Succession Act and ...
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