How to Terminate Your Spousal Support in Alberta
Spousal support may be awarded when married couples or common law partners separate in Alberta — to aid the transition to financial self-sufficiency. While periods…
Factors Determining a Child’s Best Interests in Alberta
You will hear the phrase “child’s best interests” repeatedly if you need to discuss child custody arrangements in Alberta. All court decisions involving…
Who Decides Whether Grandparents Can Have Contact with the Children After Parents Separate?
When couples separate or divorce, extended family members may have concerns about their ability to continue to spend time with the children of the…
Top Reasons Not to Self-Represent in Alberta Family Law Matters
Some people self-represent in family law matters in Alberta. On the face of it, this may seem like a viable option but it rarely…
How to Obtain Emergency Child Custody in Alberta
The safety of one’s children is a parent’s priority and if this is put at risk, you probably don’t need reminding that it…
Property Division and the Enforceability of Prenuptial Agreements in Alberta
Alberta’s Family Property Act provides a legislative scheme governing the division of a couple’s assets in the event of separation or divorce. The default rule under…
Child Support for Children Attending Post-Secondary Education
Alberta’s Family Law Act states that every parent has an obligation to provide support for his or her child (s. 49(1)). After separation or…
Understanding Parenting Plans and Custody Agreements in Alberta
When couples get married, no one plans to divorce. Yet, in 2021, 7.4 million people obtained a legal divorce in Canada. Although divorce is a…
Changes to the Framework for Application to Relocate with Children After Divorce
A request by one parent for permission to relocate with the children of the marriage will generally involve a significant change to the existing parenting…
Making Interim Changes to Custody and Parenting Arrangements in Alberta
One of the more contentious issues in divorce proceedings can be parenting of the children. Where the parties are unable to agree on…
Unmarried Fathers’ Rights in Canada
A parent’s rights to participate actively in a child’s life are precious and they are protected regardless of marital status in Canada. Canada’s…
If the relationship breaks down, does it affect my Immigration application or status?
Many foreign nationals have concerns about their immigration status when their relationship breaks down. You may need to seek immigration advice about your…
Family Law Legislation in Alberta
Several important laws govern family matters in Alberta, the most important of which is the Family Law Act. Several important laws govern family matters…
Reasons Why You Should Hire a Family Law Lawyer
A family law lawyer can help you prevent legal disputes with loved ones—and resolve them. However, many families in Calgary do not seek legal assistance until a…
Relocating With Children After Divorce in Alberta
A request by one parent for permission to relocate with the children of the marriage will generally involve a significant change to the existing parenting…
What Am I Entitled to in an Alberta Divorce?
Who gets what in a divorce in Edmonton? This is usually one of the main topics of conversation on the table when the dust…
What to Consider During a Common Law Separation in Alberta?
If you are in a common law relationship in Alberta and decide to separate from your partner, you may be wondering which laws…
Maintenance Enforcement Program in Alberta
Sometimes, despite a court order being issued, stipulating child, spousal or partner support to be paid by one ex-partner to another, payments are not made. For…
How to Communicate with Your Spouse During Separation
Separating from your spouse will likely affect many aspects of your life – and it is stressful and daunting for many individuals. The…
Preparing for a Separation Agreement in Alberta
If you’re going through a divorce in Alberta, your separation agreement will play a major role in how your immediate future pans out. That…
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