What is a Stay of Enforcement with the Maintenance Enforcement Program in Alberta
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes dramatic or urgent changes can occur that affect your ability to make maintenance payments….
What Happens If My Ex-Partner Doesn’t Make Their Child Support Payments?
When a relationship breaks down and the parties have children together, child support will be payable by one of the parents to the…
Is child support retroactive in Alberta?
The laws surrounding retroactive child support in Canada are widely misunderstood — both by payors and recipients of support. If you’re wondering whether the child…
What are Section 7 Child Support Expenses in Alberta?
When most people think of child support in Alberta, they usually think of a set monthly payment that covers daily expenses. But did you know…
Parenting After Separation in Alberta
Separation or getting divorced is not for the faint of heart and can wreck havoc on the mental well-being of your entire family. However, there are…
Alberta Court of Appeal Sets New Test for Imputing Income for Support Purposes
The calculation of how much a parent is required to pay in child support is based on how much that parent earns. Normally, the court…
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…
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…
Relocating With Children in British Columbia
Relocating with children after a divorce in B.C. is a complex matter that requires preplanning and considerable thought before acting. Parental rights and responsibilities are highly…
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…
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…
Family Law Legislation in Alberta
Several important laws govern family matters in Alberta, the most important of which is the Family Law Act. These provincial laws must also work…
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…
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…
Parenting After Separation in BC: 4 Tips for Success
Parenting while separated or divorced is not for the faint of heart. However, there are many things that you can do to increase your chances of…
Child Support Guide for Parents of Alberta
Learning What Child Support Consists of in Alberta Child support is the money paid by one spouse to the other to assist with…
COVID-19: Alberta & Child Support
The Covid-19 pandemic has become an unwelcome part of all our lives, leaving no exceptions based on age, gender, ethnicity or socio-economic status….
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