The Family Property Act will begin to impact the lives of unmarried partners starting in January 2020. If you wish to learn more about family property rights and how they work please view The new Family Property Act posted last…
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…
Pre-nup? Post-nup? No-nup? It probably comes as no surprise that divorce lawyers recommend a prenuptial agreement going into a new marriage, but what about couples that don’t plan to wed? Couples who are interested in protecting their assets with or…
Quick Tips for Co-Parenting You’ve already done the work understanding that separation was necessary in your marriage, but parenting ties you to your ex-partner. The process of ironing out all the kinks to make the arrangement agreeable and workable in…
How To Have A Healthy Divorce Divorce is one of the most stressful events one will ever experience in their life. The emotional rollercoaster combined with financial strain and uncertainty about the future is enough to push anyone to their…
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,…
