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Parenting in a time of Pandemic
Along with the COVID-19 Pandemic have come court applications by parents seeking to change their parenting plans because of disagreements as to the other parent’s perceived lack of compliance wit...
The difference between Separation and Divorce
The difference between separation and divorce is largely a legal one. Separation can apply to both married and common law couples while divorce can only apply to married couples. While you may he...
You have just separated …. Now what do you do?
Immediately following a separation, it is normal to feel paralyzed as to what your next steps should be. As obvious as it may seem, the first step following a separation is determining that the rel...
Where to start if you are seeking a Divorce?
When someone is considering divorce, it can be a stressful and scary time in their lives. Often, people do not know where to start and when to speak to a lawyer. Once you have decided that you ar...
What are the alternatives to Court if you don’t agree?
There are alternatives to court if you and your ex are unable to reach an agreement after separation, which are broadly called Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). While it is typically cheaper f...
Is It Mandatory To Leave a Bequest For All Family Members (including those who don’t deserve it)?
This is a question that frequently arises in client consultations, particularly with respect to clients who have children with addiction issues or from whom they have become estranged. The simple a...
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...
High Conflict Divorce & Family Law
The legal and judicial systems in Alberta have admirably evolved in encouraging parties to choose Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forums such as Mediation, Arbitration, Collaborative Law and...
Do You Need A Prenuptial Agreement in Alberta?
Prenuptial agreements (often referred to as cohabitation agreements) are valid in Alberta and in many cases are a good idea to protect yourself in case of a future separation from your partner. Ma...
The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Family Law
The end of most marriages will contemplate not just an emotional disentanglement, but a financial one as well. Most marriages coming to an end will involve corollary issues such as Property Divisio...
Top 10 Reasons Not to Write a Will
The COVID 19 Pandemic has spawned a number of articles recommending that people write or update their Wills. In the interest of injecting some levity into the situation, I am revisiting this blog p...
Is an Executor Liable for the Deceased’s Debts?
The short answer is that an Executor is not liable for the Deceased’s debts. However, an Executor is liable for any errors or omissions made in the course of administering an Estate. This include...
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
ADR vs. Court The legal and judicial systems in Alberta have modernized in actively incentivizing parties to choose Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). More broadly called “mediation”, these ...
How to Save on Legal Fees in a Family Law Case?
Whether your separation is amicable or adversarial, you are well served to obtain advice from an experienced family law lawyer who can help to guide you through the process. Unfortunately, the lega...
Can Children Choose Which Parent to Live With?
Children will sometimes want to choose which parent to live with or express a preference for residing with one parent over the other. For a variety of reasons, the children do not get to choose wh...
Will Quitting Your Job Reduce Child Support?
Can you quit your job to reduce child support obligations? After all, child support (and spousal support) are based off of your gross income so a lower income results in lower support. Why work l...
What are Section 7 Expenses?
Many people are familiar with child support. You can calculate it on the Government of Canada website and you simply pay the number that it gives you. However, what the Government of Canada websi...
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