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Emergency Protection Orders in Calgary
An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is a civil court order granted under Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAVA), RSA 2000, c P-27, that imposes...
Calgary Family Law Workshops
Family law workshops in Calgary play an important role in helping individuals understand separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, and support obligations under Alberta law. These programs...
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...
Calgary Family Law Appeal Process
Family law appeals in Alberta allow a party to ask a higher court to review a decision made in a divorce, child support, parenting decision-making...
How To Respond To Divorce Papers In Calgary
Being served with divorce papers in Calgary starts a legal process with specific deadlines, filing requirements, and procedural steps. A response may involve reviewing the...
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...
Calgary Family Law Resources for Fathers
Fathers in Calgary navigating family law matters, including divorce, child support, and parenting disputes, have access to a range of resources to protect their rights...
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...
How to Prepare for Family Law Court
Preparing for family court in Calgary requires completing mandatory pre-court requirements, organizing financial and parenting documents, and understanding the steps involved in the court process....
Calgary Family Law for Same-Sex Couples
Same-sex couples in Calgary have the same legal rights, protections, and family law entitlements as opposite-sex couples under Alberta and Canadian law. Whether married or...
The New Family Focused Protocol
On January 2, 2026, the Court of King’s Bench in Alberta launched its new Family Focused Protocol (FFP). The FFP is a new framework for...
How to Change Child Custody in Alberta
When a relationship involving children ends, parents must make decisions about how to share care and make important decisions for their children. Parenting arrangements are...
The Benefits Of Using A Family Lawyer To Help Create A Parenting Plan
Separation and divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially when children are involved. A well-structured parenting plan is one of the most important tools parents can...
Joint Tenancy Meaning in Property Division: What You Need to Know
When two or more people decide to buy a home together, they will be faced with the question of how their respective interest in the...
Can You Be in a Common Law Relationship If You Are Not Divorced From Your Ex-Spouse?
Learn about the legal implications of being in a common law relationship if not divorced and how to navigate this complex situation effectively. It is...
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