Modern families come in many different configurations, and in family law, the focus is generally on the biological parents. However, there can be other parties involved in matters relating to children. For instance, step-parents may seek parenting time, grandparents may…
After separation, it can be challenging to maintain cooperative co-parenting, especially when making joint decisions about your child’s health, education, and living arrangements. Even when both parents genuinely want what’s best for their child, disagreements on how to achieve that…
It's natural for parents to want their children to attend the best possible school. But what happens when they can't agree on which school is the right choice? When parents share legal custody, several important factors need to be considered…
Divorce introduces a series of challenges that affect every member of the family, becoming even more complex when children are part of the equation. The emotional health of parents is critical in child custody determinations, particularly when certain factors might…
When the courts learn about a child’s difficulties in a possibly toxic environment at home, visitation and custody rights may extend to extended family members. This is implemented when the child is experiencing issues such as neglect, abuse, or assault…
Routine Helps Minimize The Impact Of Divorce September means back to school which also means back to routine and “getting in the swing of things”. While the carefree days of summer are always viewed through rose-coloured glasses, the reality is…
Here's What NOT To Do During A Divorce If you are going through a separation or divorce it's likely you want to protect your children from conflict and make the transition as smooth as possible. Our mediators are well versed…
What Is The Maintenance Enforcement Program? The Maintenance Enforcement Program is a provincial authority, tasked with the enforcement and collection of child and spousal support. The program acts on behalf of Albertans who register their court order or maintenance agreement…
