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Pornography and Parenting: When Does Explicit Content Become a Parenting Issue?

Questions about whether a parent’s consumption of pornography affects their fitness to parent occasionally arise in family law disputes. Courts are sometimes asked to determine whether viewing explicit adult content—legal or illegal—poses a risk to children or justifies restrictions on parenting time. Canadian law approaches these situations not from a …

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How Fast Can You Get Divorced in Alberta?

Divorce timelines in Alberta depend on more than just how quickly paperwork moves through the courts. The type of process you use, the grounds for your divorce, whether your spouse is cooperative, and the complexity of your financial situation all affect how long your divorce proceedings take. As a result …

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Calgary Domestic Violence Legal Help

Calgary domestic violence legal help refers to the legal options and protections available to individuals affected by domestic violence in Alberta. While domestic violence can involve criminal matters, it often also has significant implications in family law, affecting issues such as child custody, parenting arrangements, divorce, and financial support.  The …