Separating from your spouse or common-law partner is one of the most stressful events you can go through in your lifetime. Knowing what to do before leaving the family home can make all the difference – protecting your rights, your…
In Alberta, child support is a legal obligation governed and standardized by the Federal Child Support Guidelines (FCSG), ensuring fairness and consistency in family law matters. The underlying purpose is to recognize and protect a child’s rights long after the…
When a co-parent stops making child support payments, the impact is both immediate and stressful. Suddenly, the financial stability you rely on to cover housing, groceries, school fees, and extracurricular activities is compromised. In Alberta, child support is the legal…
When parents share parenting equally, child support can become one of the most confusing parts of a separation. Many assume that if the parenting time is split 50/50, no support is required—but that’s not always the case. In Alberta, even…
From all of us at Jones Divorce & Family Law, we would like to wish you all a happy Canada Day! As a proud Canadian firm, we are so grateful for the trust and support you, our clients, place in…
In the landmark decision from the Supreme Court of Canada in Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, Canada's top court has recognized the harm and actionable tort that exists in intimate partner violence, and coercive control in particular, in intimate partner relationships. What…
Parenting disputes can escalate quickly when one parent refuses to return the children, cancels parenting exchanges, or cuts off communication without a valid reason. If you are dealing with a parent withholding a child in Alberta, it is important to…
At Jones Divorce & Family Law, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal expertise while helping our clients navigate complex matters with clarity and compassion. Today, we are incredibly proud to announce that four of our talented legal professionals have…
On May 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released its highly anticipated decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia. In a landmark ruling, Canada’s highest court officially recognized a brand-new civil claim: the tort of intimate partner violence. This monumental decision…
