Important changes are coming to family law and to the lives of unmarried, cohabitating couples beginning in January, 2020. Currently in Alberta, unmarried couples do not have legislated property rights upon a separation. The current Matrimonial Property Act, which governs…
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…
This blog post has been written by Jane Smith, a content editor at TIO Square, a Private Investigation firm, with years of experience gathering investigative intelligence and forensic evidence to assist in litigation support. Going through a divorce is a…
At Jones Divorce Law we recommend collaborative family law as a way to resolve conflict outside of court. In other blog posts, we have discussed the benefits of such processes (Arbitration, Mediation), and finding a good fit for a range…
A divorce has the potential to be an extremely traumatic event in a child’s life. When parents choose to live separately, their child’s life changes significantly and creates a lot of uncertainty, especially when it comes to logistical matters. Often,…
Guest Blog: Unfaithfulness is Not Just Physical In popular culture, unfaithfulness is defined as the act of disloyalty to a partner. More specifically, it is known as having sexual relations with someone other than your wife, husband, girlfriend, or boyfriend.…
How to Prepare for Questioning and What to Expect An examination for discovery, or Questioning, is a pre-trial process that either party can call to ask questions to the opposing party. In family law the process is useful but not…
A Dive into Federal Child Support Guidelines Support is based on a determination of the income available to a party and not a party’s total income from line 150 of an income tax return. Often, there is no distinction between…
Learning to co-parent with an ex-partner can be a long and difficult journey. Removing the intimacy of a relationship and replacing it with the co-operation of a child-focused partnership can take many attempts to finally get right. When it comes…
