With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, it’s inevitable that you know someone or you are someone who has been through this life-altering event. At Jones Divorce and Family Law, we believe if you are going to go…
How To Raise Happy And Healthy Children During Divorce Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful and difficult situations a family can face. This is especially true if the decision to separate was not unanimous and there…
Protection orders are legally obtained documents that aim to protect individuals or families from violence or harassment from another family member. These orders are often sought in family law matters when one party feels their safety is compromised in the…
Divorce Day: What You Need To Know When Separating Divorce Day falls on January 8 this year. OK, it’s not an official day, but this first day that the kids are back at school and parents are back at work…
How To Attract Success in 2018 It’s the season of resolutions and making choices to better ourselves for the year ahead. To help get you in the spirit we asked all the lawyers in our office for their top tip…
When a couple decides to get married, they also decide to take on each other’s financial burdens - especially if they have not signed a Prenuptial Agreement. With average student debt in Alberta reaching $30,000, this shared financial burden also…
In the simplest of terms, divorce arbitration is one type of dispute resolution wherein each party tells their side of the dispute. An impartial, third-party arbitrator then determines a legally-binding decision. It’s important to note that arbitration is only available…
Deciding on a holiday parenting plan can be extremely difficult. It’s important to put your children first and try your best to put your own needs aside. The reason holidays can be so difficult to navigate is that there is…
Here's What NOT To Do During A Divorce If you are going through a separation or divorce it's likely you want to protect your children from conflict and make the transition as smooth as possible. Our mediators are well versed…