Online Safety Should Be A Parenting Priority As social distancing continues to impact how we communicate with others, it is important to think about how our kids are dealing with this new reality and how they are communicating with their…
We understand that divorce can be a very long and often expensive process. At Jones Divorce and Family Law, it is extremely important to us that you feel in control of your currently situation, family and the resolution processes we…
Family law is an area of that law that focuses on issues involving family matters and domestic relations. Family law is complex as ‘family’ can encompass many different life aspects. When it comes to family, legal proceedings can be some…
One of our duties as lawyers is to educate clients about alternative dispute resolutions. This obligation is mandated by the Alberta Family Law Act and the Canada Divorce Act. At Jones Divorce & Family Law we aim to minimize the emotional and…
If you are married to someone who suffers from addiction, you know firsthand how painful and difficult this disease can be on you and your children. Your family has likely experienced some extremely difficult situations as a result of your…
Step One, Exchange Financial Disclosure The first major step in any separation is to produce and exchange financial disclosure. As mediators, we are unable to provide accurate assistance with respect to division of property without knowing certain information about each…
June 21, 2019 saw Bill C-78, An Act to Amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act receive Royal Assent.…
What Constitutes a Child of The Marriage in Alberta? Clients going through a separation with children are typically aware that in certain circumstances child support can continue after a child turns 18. The most common scenario is when a child…
The Government of Canada strongly advises that children travelling with only one parent, a grandparent, friend’s parent or other member of the community, carry a consent letter from the non-travelling parents or guardians. This will ensure there are no issues…
