When families navigate separation or divorce, child support often takes center stage in discussions about financial responsibilities. While child support typically applies to children under 18, many parents wonder: What happens when the child begins post-secondary education? In Alberta, financial…
The Divorce Act in Canada underwent significant changes in March 2021, marking one of the most important updates to family law in decades. For families navigating separation or divorce, these changes impact how parenting, decision-making, and financial matters are addressed…
From all of us here at Jones Divorce and Family Law, we’d like to wish you a happy holiday and an abundant New Year! With the holidays fast approaching, it’s a time of excitement and anticipation. However, we understand that…
As separation lawyers in Calgary, we understand that parties are often confused about their legal responsibilities upon the breakdown of a relationship, especially when the parties are not married but have been cohabitating. Let’s look at the primary considerations when…
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…
Divorce is always a challenging and emotionally charged process, but when significant assets are involved, the stakes are even higher. High Net Worth Divorce presents unique legal and financial challenges, so it’s crucial to approach the situation carefully and seek…
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…
Technology has become omnipresent in our society. In some ways this has made our lives much easier; a separated parent can see their child at the touch of a screen, important moments can be captured and instantly shared with family…
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…
