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 hear phrases like “common law divorce,” there is no such thing as a common law divorce in Alberta. …
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 relationship/marriage is actually done, and there is absolutely no chance of reconciliation. Once you and your …
Throughout Canada, including in Alberta, the number of marriages are said to be declining. Conversely, more and more couples choose to cohabitate. While common-law relationships are accepted under family law, some differences exist that may affect the way the law treats a breakup. When a common-law relationship ends, each person …
