Arbitration: What's involved? What can I expect? 3 Steps in Arbitration The arbitration process always involves an initial arbitration meeting, an arbitration hearing and an arbitration award. When there are emergent matters that need to be resolved in advance of…
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has recently implemented new disclosure rules that add a few more speed bumps to the Court process. What does this mean for family law lawyers and their clients? Understanding Albertas New Disclosure Rules I…
Divorce is not a predictable process as each family has unique structures and needs that need to be addressed through the resolution process. As well, since emotions are often running it can be difficult to stay focused on the logistics…
Divorce can be an extremely stressful circumstance that drags forth an array of emotions. Many people often experience physical side effects due to the generated stress, such as headaches, depression, anxiety, poor sleep patterns and panic attacks. The new reality…
Let's face it - every couple, no matter how loving your relationship, encounter disagreements. Whether trivial in nature or more significant, managing disagreements and sheltering children from experiencing the emotion behind an argument is an important consideration for parenting, particularly…
A mediated divorce provides a viable alternative to traditional litigated divorce. It is a means by which the couple can come together and decide on the best way to divide assets and responsibilities between themselves. This can be especially important…
When you go through a divorce, the hardest part is facing a future without the partner you thought youd be with forever. Only slightly less difficult, however, is the process of determining who gets custody of the children and how…
What are the important questions to think about as a parent when you're transitioning through separation or divorce? Let's face it - being a parent, even at the very best of times, can be tough. When going through separation or…
Divorce is a traumatic and nerve-wracking process. Often, mediated or negotiated divorces can spare a couple a great deal of extra heartache and anger. Many couples, however, may not be certain how to approach this process. We have been conditioned…
