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…
When it comes to obtaining a divorce, you have certain legal rights and obligations. Prior to granting a Divorce Judgment in Alberta, parties must address certain legal matters including child support, spousal support, parenting matters and division of property. However,…
There is no way to prepare for the emotional impact caused by breakdown of a relationship. Even when we know a marriage has run its course and divorce is the next step, it doesn’t make the process any easier to…
