As Calgary divorce lawyers, we know that dealing with high-conflict parties is an inevitable part of the job. Family law matters are emotionally charged as the outcome impacts your everyday life and includes matters such as children and finances. At…
When thinking about the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement (colloquially known as "prenups"), it is important to keep in mind that Alberta law requires that prenups meet certain requirements known as the "formal requirements”. As experienced divorce and family lawyers…
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a very special bond. However, in Alberta, grandparents do not automatically have the legal right to access their grandchildren. Typically, this relationship is facilitated and fostered between parents and grandparents. In many…
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…
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…
