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…
In the simplest of terms, divorce arbitration is one type of dispute resolution wherein each party tells their side of the dispute. An impartial, third-party arbitrator then determines a legally-binding decision. It’s important to note that arbitration is only available…
Here's What NOT To Do During A Divorce If you are going through a separation or divorce it's likely you want to protect your children from conflict and make the transition as smooth as possible. Our mediators are well versed…
Options For Paying Spousal Support If you are considering divorce, it’s likely that you will need to come to an agreement on issues regarding spousal support. Spousal support is money that is paid to one spouse to another as a…
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…
Tips For Being A Successful Co-Parent It can be very difficult to transition into a co-parenting role after a separation. The best way to navigate this new territory is to create a plan and stick to it. In terms of…
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…
Litigation Is Typically A Last Resort In Resolving Disputes What Is Litigation? Litigation involves parties taking their dispute to court and having a Justice or Judge impose a binding decision on them. Litigation is an adversarial process and is generally…
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…
