When you go through a divorce, the hardest part is facing a future without the partner you thought youd be with forever. Only slightly less difficult, however, is the process of determining who gets custody of the children and how…
Alberta, like most Canadian provinces and US states, requires property to be divided equally in a divorce. Should a divorcing couple decide to enter litigation, each spouse will attempt to argue their version of what they see as an equitable…
Prenuptial agreements ("pre-nups") are becoming more common these days, with divorce rates as high as ever. These contracts serve as financial agreement between two people that outlines what will happen if the marriage ends. While many people do not like…
Divorce, unfortunately, is still all too common in our culture. Many couples start off their lives together with a strong partnership built on love and respect, only to discover a few years down the road that they are simply incompatible.…
It's an understatement to say that divorce is a time of confusion and uncertainty. Both parties face the dissolution of a partnership that once was intended to be for life. Now they face a future where they have to start…
What are the important questions to think about as a parent when you're transitioning through separation or divorce? Let's face it - being a parent, even at the very best of times, can be tough. When going through separation or…
Are you a stay-at-home parent? Do you have a pre- or post-nuptial agreement in place? Hasn't crossed your mind? Here's why it's important. Pre- and postnuptial agreements are common for older individuals who have well-established careers and finances. These documents…
Adoption in Canada Adoption in Canada is defined as "the legal transfer of parental rights and obligations from birthparent(s) to adoptive parent(s)." Adoption in Canada is a provincially mandated issue, which means that each province and territory follows its own legislation,…
Mediated divorces can allow couples to divide debt and assets in a fair way that the couple decides. It may go without saying that dividing debt can be even more contentious than assets. Here are some thoughts about handling debt…
