On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. When experts rank stress factors, the end of a marriage is ranked third, right after the death of a spouse or a child. Even going to jail or the loss of another family member …
Social media and divorce
Social media has taken the world by storm and is now a primary form of communication. It can also play a role in family court when a dispute arises. Some parents in Alberta may be able to utilize social media content to prove that they have attempted to communicate with …
When Does Child Support End in Alberta?
Our Family Law clients often ask whether child support terminates automatically when children turn 18. The Divorce Act states that child support shall be paid for so long as a child who is over the age of 18 years of age is unable to obtain the necessities of life. The …
A Quick Review of Dower Rights in Alberta
A confusing topic in Family Law is the issue of dower rights, often mis-described as “dowry rights”. Failure to deal with dower rights after separation can result in unexpected and expensive consequences. Dower rights are a left-over from English law imported into Canada at Confederation. Originally, the concept of dower provided …