Does the Income of both Parents Affect Child Support? Child support is money paid by one party to another upon the breakdown of a relationship in order to ensure the financial needs of a child are met. The amount of…
If you and another party begin to cohabitate, you may end up with certain legal rights and responsibilities, especially if there is a breakdown in the relationship. It is important to understand the legal difference between being roommates and cohabiting…
Our Calgary-Based Family Law Lawyers Are Here To Help! The process of separating after a breakdown of the marriage can be extremely difficult to navigate as there are many factors that need to be resolved prior to obtaining a Certificate…
He’s a spender; she’s a saver… what happens in the divorce? Everyone has different spending habits. Beyond these habits, our views of money and goals around money vary vastly from person to person. We often hear from clients that their…
The Spousal Support Guidelines Are Just Guidelines Spousal support is money paid from one spouse to another upon the breakdown of a marriage. Unlike child support, spousal support is much more discretionary and takes into account many factors such of…
Guest Author’s Biography: Kevin Moore is a Law student and contributing writer for various magazines, sites, and law publications. When he's off duty from school and work duties, Kevin loves to hop from one historical museum to another to get…
Purchasing A New Home During Divorce Doesn't Need To Be Complicated Upon a marriage breakdown there are many assets that need to be divided. Usually, the Family Home is the biggest asset to take into account. There are many ways…
Changes To Alberta Sector Pension Plans Recent changes to some of the Alberta Sector Pension Plans could have a significant impact on Separation Agreements and divorce proceedings in Alberta. These changes were effective as of April 1, 2020 and will…
Alberta Family Law Procedures During COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on and with summer on our horizon, it is necessary to take the time to consider our parenting arrangements for the coming months and set some expectations for ourselves…
The Divorce Act Changes Aim to Positively Impact Families in Canada In July of 2020, the Federal Government intends to make substantial changes to the Divorce Act. The Divorce Act applies to legally married couples who have experienced a marriage…
