Divorce proceedings become more difficult when children are involved. It should be the primary objective of both parents to shield their children from high conflict situations. The research indicates that children who are protected from conflict during their separation are…
As family law lawyers in Calgary, we deal with a lot of parenting disputes. Parenting and decision making matters can often result in court appearances. This is especially true if the decision to divorce is highly contested. When family law…
Adoption of stepchildren in Alberta is a legal process in which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. As family law lawyers, we often see step parents wanting to adopt their…
In Alberta, common law couples are legally referred to as adult interdependent partners and prior to 2020 there was no legislation to govern the division of common law property. However, in 2020 the Family Law Act was amended and the…
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…
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…
