Many changes were made to the Divorce Act on March 1, 2021. The new rules apply to anyone getting a divorce or considering divorce, including those whose case started before the changes came into effect. The Divorce Act applies to…
When it comes to legal cases, emotions can run high - especially when it involves family. And in our digital era, it’s not uncommon to see statuses and posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms about…
One of the more difficult aspects of divorce is coming to terms with splitting your time with the children. It can be hard to feel like you are missing out on milestones such as the first day of school, birthdays…
In the past few years, changes to Alberta’s court process have made it more challenging for families to get access to justice quickly. With the ever-growing population in Calgary and shortage of justices in Alberta, Calgary family law firms are…
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…
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…
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…
