In Alberta, children have a legal right to child support. The legal framework outlining child support in governed by the Divorce Act and Family Law Act. If parties are not able to agree on the amounts of child support the…
One of the scariest aspects of divorce for many people is who gets to keep the family home. We are generally very attached to our familiar space and the fond memories it holds. It’s important to note that, the Matrimonial…
Negotiation is the act of settling difference through conversation. It is typically a system of give-and-take until all the parties in the matter agree on the proposed outcome. Negotiation is a large part of separation and divorce. Parties negotiate the…
Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Despite their name, the Guidelines are mandatory and to the court will order that child support be paid in accordance with the Guidelines. There are two types of support, base…
We have all heard the term “staying together for the kids” to refer to parents who remain married until their children are grown and out of the house. What many parents don’t realize is that continuous exposure to conflict is…
How To Raise Happy And Healthy Children During Divorce Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful and difficult situations a family can face. This is especially true if the decision to separate was not unanimous and there…
Divorce Day: What You Need To Know When Separating Divorce Day falls on January 8 this year. OK, it’s not an official day, but this first day that the kids are back at school and parents are back at work…
How To Attract Success in 2018 It’s the season of resolutions and making choices to better ourselves for the year ahead. To help get you in the spirit we asked all the lawyers in our office for their top tip…
When a couple decides to get married, they also decide to take on each other’s financial burdens - especially if they have not signed a Prenuptial Agreement. With average student debt in Alberta reaching $30,000, this shared financial burden also…