Guest Blog By Jackie Edwards. Jackie specializes in unemployment services and contributes regularly to online forums in her industry. Approximately 1.2 million divorced or separated Canadians are parents to children 18 years or younger according to a 2011 General Social…
The basis for a distribution of property during a common law relationship can be a resulting trust, unjust enrichment, quantum meruit or, most commonly, constructive trust. It is important to note that a claim for remedies must be commenced within…
Creating A Parenting Plan That Works! Part of a comprehensive parenting plan involves determining how certain parenting decisions will be made. The options are joint decision making, one party having certain decision-making power either overall or only in the event…
Becoming a step parent is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Often, it takes years for blended families to gain the familiarity and comfort of a nuclear family. Do not be discouraged. With the right tools, it’s possible to have…
There are two significant events in one’s life that might drive someone to change their surname: marriage and divorce. The decision to change your name is a very personal one. But what happens if you want to change your child’s…
Unmarried Couples Face Legal Challenges If you are in a common law relationship, it’s important to know your rights, especially if you cohabitate. In Alberta, unmarried couples face unique legal challenges enforced by the Adult Interdependent Relationship Act. If you…
The law has extensive legislation outlining the obligations of two monogamous married parties as well as their rights in the event of a marital breakdown. The law also deals with adult interdependent relationships, more commonly known as, common-law relationships, between…
Negotiation Can Help You Reach Your Desired Outcome Negotiation takes place in essentially all forms of dispute resolution and can occur at any stage. This is the process of going back and forth on an issue to determine a mutually…
Equalizing Taxable Assets Can Be Difficult If you are considering separation or divorce, you need to think about how you and your partner will divide assets such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Locked-In Retirement Accounts, and pensions. This process can…