Matrimonial Property: How It Get's Divided In Divorce 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…
Negotiation: Pick Your Battles And Focus On Success 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…
Talking About Money Is An Important Relationship Skill Talking about finances as a couple isn’t easy. And, it doesn’t just magically get better once you’re married. In fact, financial compatibility is one of the top reasons people tend to divorce.…
Make Sure To Prioritize Spending Time As A Family Ah, spring! It’s finally here. After the winter Calgary had it’s time to celebrate the good weather. What better way to bond with your kids than getting outside and soaking up…
3 Key Pieces Of Information To Include In Your Will Divorce, like any major life event, often acts a catalyst for reflection and prioritization. During this period, it’s a good idea to update your legal documents to reflect your new…
How To Determine Support With Shared Parenting 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.…
How To Spot If Your Relationship Will End In Divorce Being a divorce and family law firm, we see all types of relationship dynamics. We are also privy to the intimate details of why couples seek divorce. Over the years…
What About Assets Not Acquired Through Marriage? In Alberta, the division of matrimonial property is governed by the Matrimonial Property Act. In short, the Act instructs that property be divided such that 1) we should apply a presumption of equal…
A Good Lawyer Is The Best Myth Buster If you are considering divorce it’s more than likely you have confined in a friend or family member. Our senior divorce lawyer cautions clients to take all the advice they receive with…
Divorce: Resolving Matters Through Arbitration Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging events. At Jones Divorce and Family Law our goal is to minimize the emotional and financial strain of your divorce and offer meaningful access to…