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What Is Child Support Supposed to Cover: Unpacking the Essentials and Extras in Childcare
Blog, Child Support, Family Law, child support, family lawIn Alberta, child support is calculated according to the Federal Child Support Guidelines and is the legal right of a child to access the financial resources they require to grow and succeed. This legal right covers a child’s needs beyon...
When Does Child Support Start After Separation? Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities When it Comes to Childcare in Alberta
Blog, Child Support, Family Law, Family Law, child support, family lawWhen families go through a separation, the accompanying financial uncertainty can be overwhelming, especially when children are involved. While as a parent you want to ensure that your children’s needs are met, understanding your child...
Is Child Support Based on Current or Past Year’s Income: A Quick Look at How Child Support is Calculated in Alberta
Blog, Child Support, Family Law, Family Law, child support, family lawNavigating the complexities of child support payments amidst a separation can feel overwhelming. As a parent, it’s crucial that you understand your rights and obligations under family law throughout the process while ensuring a stable ...
Section 7 Expenses in Alberta Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide
Blog, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Family Law, child support, divorce, family law, Section 7Family 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 addresses these additional expenses and provides...
Navigating Custody Matters: Can Grandparents Apply for Custody in Alberta?
Blog, Child Custody, Family Law, child custody, family law, grandparentsWhen families face challenges that affect the well-being of children, questions about custody and guardianship often arise. In Alberta, the legal system recognizes the importance of maintaining stable and nurturing environments for child...
Child Support Calculators in Alberta: How They Work and What You Need to Know
Blog, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, child support, family law, separation and divorceChild 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 circumstances of their parents. In Alberta, chi...
What is a Codicil?
Blog, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Wills, Codicil, Estate Planning, wills and estatesWe define a codicil as 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 beneficiaries, changing the personal...
Can I legally prevent my children from seeing their other parent?
Blog, Child Custody, DivorceDivorce and separation can be a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved, especially when children are involved. Some of the most contentious issues in a divorce or separation are parenting, custody, and access to children of t...
Income Imputation in Family Law Cases: What You Need to Know
Blog, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Support, child support, divorce, family law, spousal supportWhen it comes to determining the appropriate amount of child or spousal support in a family law case, the court will consider a range of factors, including each party’s income. However, what happens when one party is not currently earn...
When Love is a Stranger: Navigating Parental Alienation in the Alberta Family Courts
Articles, Blog, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Coordination, child custody, divorce, family law, parentingParental Alienation is a complex and deeply painful dynamic that can profoundly affect families. This issue can be challenging to address emotionally and, in some cases, legally. With this particular backdrop, Alberta Family Courts are ...
Estate Planning Tips and Traps
Blog, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Wills, estate law, Estate Planning, will and estatesA sensible estate plan is crucial to ensure a smooth and uneventful transition of your assets to your beneficiaries. While estate planning need not be overly complicated, here are some items that should be thoughtfully considered in cons...
Will the Court hear a Litigant Who Stands in Contempt of Court?
Blog, Divorce, Family Law, High Conflict, divorce, family law, high conflict, property divisionDeliberate failure to comply with Court Orders is an increasingly common feature of litigation. While the Courts are typically prepared to provide litigants, particularly those who are self-represented, with a generous amount of latitude...
Dealing with your Family Business in a Divorce
Blog, Division of Matrimonial Property, Divorce, Family Law, division of matrimonial property, divorce and separation, family law, property divisionGoing through a divorce can be a stressful and complicated time in your life. If you and your spouse run a small business together or even if only one spouse runs the business, the value of that business will need to be determined and di...
Imputing Income When Under-employed or Unemployed
Blog, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Support, child support, divorce and separation, family law, spousal supportIn Alberta, child and spousal support are calculated based on the payor’s income. If someone has chosen to work less or take lower paying work, the Court may determine that imputing income to that individual is the appropriate course ...
Money “Triggers” in Divorce: The Most Emotional Financial Issues in Family Law
Blog, Divorce, Family Law, divorce and separation, family lawThe more intrinsically human affairs such as parenting schedules, decision-making for children and relocation with children are undeniably more prone to conflict in any divorce. The financial issues are far from immune. Divorcing spouses...
Help! My Ex Is a Narcissist
Blog, Divorce, Family Law, High Conflict, divorce, family law, high conflict, separationNarcissist Personality Disorder is a mental condition where people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships and a lack of empathy. Characteristics of narci...
Adultery and Cheating – Divorce in Alberta
Blog, Division of Matrimonial Property, Divorce, Family Law, High Conflict, Adultery, divorce, family lawAdultery and unfaithfulness continue to seem to be one of the leading causes for separations in Alberta. While it is often the cause for a separation or divorce, and emotions will often be very high, many are surprised to learn it typi...
Tips to Navigate Holiday Parenting Schedules
Blog, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Coordination, child custody, divorce, family law, parenting plansDecember is typically the busiest (and most stressful) time at the Court. Even if you do not celebrate Christmas, children still have time off from school and it is common for families to depart from their regular parenting schedule. If...
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