This recent Ontario Court of Appeal case is headed to the SCC on the issues of unjust enrichment and joint family venture. It will have relevance to common-law relationships that are not yet of 3 years duration. In this case,…
Adoption of stepchildren in Alberta is a legal procedure in which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. While there are many legal reasons as to why people adopt stepchildren, the…
In Alberta, common law couples are legally referred to as adult interdependent partners. As well, there is no legislation that governs the division of common law property. The Matrimonial Property Act only encompasses parties who are married. This said, parties…
Learning how to effectively co-parent during a separation can be a very difficult task. Parents must effectively communicate about the children while dealing with the breakdown of their relationship, and children must come to terms with their new reality and…
In September 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that retroactive child support may be payable even if the child has reached the age of majority and is an adult at the time the party makes the claim for support.…
Are you recently separated from your common law partner? Are you trying to determine what your rights, obligations, and responsibilities are? Separating from a spouse is always painful – even if you parted ways on amicable terms. However, those despairing…
If you and another party begin to cohabitate, you may end up with certain legal rights and responsibilities, especially if there is a breakdown in the relationship. It is important to understand the legal difference between being roommates and cohabiting…
The news of high-net-worth celebrity divorces often creates a buzz among the general public, including family law lawyers. Unfortunately for those who enjoy consuming and sharing celebrity gossip, much of the details of celebrity separations are inaccessible to the public.…
A will is an important document to have at any time. A properly drafted and executed Will provide peace of mind to you and ensure that your chosen personal representative will have clear instructions on how to administer your estate.…
In Alberta, the Courts look to the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines for formulas on deciding the value and duration of spousal support. The Justice will look at the party’s incomes and lifestyles to determine the value of spousal support to…
