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What is an Uncontested Divorce?
A divorce can arise in many ways, sometimes both parties agree to separate and sometimes one party asks to separate to the surprise of the other. Whether or not both parties actually want to get a...
What is child support?
Many people know what child support is; it is the money you are forced to pay your ex every month. However, there is a bit more to child support than that. Child support is financial support that ...
What is Shared Parenting?
People often assume shared parenting is when each parent has a week on/week off rotation with the children. However, this is not necessarily the case. In Alberta, shared parenting is when each pa...
Being social media smart during a family law dispute
Many people have the habit of sharing family moments and inner thoughts through social media channels. This can seem like a harmless way to keep in touch, but during a family law dispute, posting t...
Divorce Mediation: One of many ways to manage costs in a separation
One of the biggest concerns people have when ending a marriage is the financial toll it can take. Short-term expenses, such as moving and legal fees, are exacerbated by the longer-term challenges o...
Managing the Family Business in Divorce Mediation
Many people are aware of common divorce issues like child custody, spousal support and the fate of the family home. But, for the many married couples who own and operate a business together in Albe...
Finding family law solutions when there are child abuse concerns
Child abuse is a very challenging issue to navigate. Finding family law solutions in a situation where a parent or someone in the household is suspected of abusive behaviour can be particularly uns...
Navigating co-parenting and child custody during the holidays
Co-parenting comes with challenges any time of year, but the holidays can be a particular struggle.Divorced parents in Alberta often contend with issues like child custody schedules, differing trad...
Important financial considerations in high asset divorce
Couples who have become acclimated to a certain lifestyle, or who hold a significant amount of wealth, have particular considerations when they choose to end a marriage. In Alberta, even high asset...
Three big challenges that may accompany a family law dispute
Conflict is never easy, and when a family issue enters the legal arena, it often becomes even more difficult to manage. A family law dispute, in particular divorce, can bring with it several stress...
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 ...
MOBILITY APPLICATIONS IN ALBERTA: Making the Case to Move With Your Child
More than ever, employment and economic forces are conspiring to force some Albertans to consider relocation. In those situations that involve relocation with children of a divorce or separation, t...
Consequences of ignoring an order following a family law dispute
For most people, a court order or judge’s decision marks some sort of conclusion in a legal conflict. For others, it can be the beginning of a new set of worries, this time related to the other par...
How child support and custody impacts separated parents’ taxes
There are many things parents need to consider after separating from their significant other. Among the many considerations are changes to one’s tax status. The tax situation of a newly single pare...
Child Support & Spousal Support “Calculators”
A determination of entitlement to child and/or spousal support logically leads to an analysis of the appropriate amount. With increasing demand, the general public is seeking immediately available ...
Managing child custody issues with long-distance parents
Co-parenting is difficult enough when both parties are in the same city or region. But, for parents who live in very different parts of Alberta or even in different provinces all together, managing...
Reclaiming financial independence following divorce
The financial stress of a divorce is a frequently discussed topic. Alberta individuals and couples at every stage in a divorce have questions about how to pursue the dissolution of their marriage w...
Can a spouse claim property rights over a business in divorce?
When it comes to getting a divorce, business owners may have a few extra things to worry about. Business that began or grew during the marriage can sometimes be considered marital property that nee...
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