In September 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that retroactive child support may be payable even if the child has reached the age of majority and is an adult at the time the party makes the claim for support.…
Are you recently separated from your common law partner? Are you trying to determine what your rights, obligations, and responsibilities are? Separating from a spouse is always painful – even if you parted ways on amicable terms. However, those despairing…
The news of high-net-worth celebrity divorces often creates a buzz among the general public, including family law lawyers. Unfortunately for those who enjoy consuming and sharing celebrity gossip, much of the details of celebrity separations are inaccessible to the public.…
A will is an important document to have at any time. A properly drafted and executed Will provide peace of mind to you and ensure that your chosen personal representative will have clear instructions on how to administer your estate.…
In Alberta, the Courts look to the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines for formulas on deciding the value and duration of spousal support. The Justice will look at the party’s incomes and lifestyles to determine the value of spousal support to…
There is no way to prepare for the emotional impact caused by breakdown of a relationship. Even when we know a marriage has run its course and divorce is the next step, it doesn’t make the process any easier to…
Family law matters have become increasing complex as the standard disclosure practices become more in-depth and issues such as mobility can make parenting matters very hostile. Previously, disclosure obligations were put more on the client to determine what they felt…
How to start the process of getting a divorce There is a lot of advice out there on how to go about the divorce process in Calgary. Perhaps you have a friend who recently went through the process and are…
Studies have shown that exposure to parental conflict is a major factor in a child’s emotional wellbeing whether the parents are separated, divorced or together. As such, parents should strive to reduce the conflict their children are exposed to at…
Many Clients Report Feeling Symptoms of Burnout From The Divorce Process Navigating a divorce is one of the most stressful life events one can go through. This is because there is so much involved in restructuring a family including dividing…
