The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a very special bond. However, in Alberta, grandparents do not automatically have the legal right to access their grandchildren. Typically, this relationship is facilitated and fostered between parents and grandparents. In many…
We are proud to be recognized in the 17th edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada™ for our high-calibre work in Family Law and Family Law Mediation in Calgary. Since 1981, BestLawyers.com has been regarded as the most credible measure…
Many changes were made to the Divorce Act on March 1, 2021. The new rules apply to anyone getting a divorce or considering divorce, including those whose case started before the changes came into effect. The Divorce Act applies to…
When it comes to legal cases, emotions can run high - especially when it involves family. And in our digital era, it’s not uncommon to see statuses and posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms about…
One of the more difficult aspects of divorce is coming to terms with splitting your time with the children. It can be hard to feel like you are missing out on milestones such as the first day of school, birthdays…
In the past few years, changes to Alberta’s court process have made it more challenging for families to get access to justice quickly. With the ever-growing population in Calgary and shortage of justices in Alberta, Calgary family law firms are…
Divorce proceedings become more difficult when children are involved. It should be the primary objective of both parents to shield their children from high conflict situations. The research indicates that children who are protected from conflict during their separation are…
As family law lawyers in Calgary, we deal with a lot of parenting disputes. Parenting and decision making matters can often result in court appearances. This is especially true if the decision to divorce is highly contested. When family law…
Adoption of stepchildren in Alberta is a legal process in which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. As family law lawyers, we often see step parents wanting to adopt their…
In Alberta, common law couples are legally referred to as adult interdependent partners and prior to 2020 there was no legislation to govern the division of common law property. However, in 2020 the Family Law Act was amended and the…
