Spousal support is money paid from one spouse to another upon the breakdown of a marriage. Unlike child support, spousal support is much more discretionary and takes into account many factors such of length of marriage, roles of parties within…
We Help Your Family Focus On Your Goals Taking care of aging family members is a huge responsibility with many rewards and often many sacrifices. It can be difficult to make decisions for aging parents, especially when there are multiple…
Upon the breakdown of a marriage there are typically many assets and debts that need to be divided. Usually, the Family Home is the biggest asset to take into account. There are many ways to deal with dividing the Family…
Recent changes to some of the Alberta Sector Pension Plans could have a significant impact on Separation Agreements and divorce proceedings in Alberta. These changes were effective as of April 1, 2020 and will affect only those pensions not yet…
One of our duties as lawyers is to educate clients about alternative dispute resolutions. This obligation is mandated by the Alberta Family Law Act and the Canada Divorce Act. At Jones Divorce & Family Law we aim to minimize the emotional and…
Routine Helps Minimize The Impact Of Divorce September means back to school which also means back to routine and “getting in the swing of things”. While the carefree days of summer are always viewed through rose-coloured glasses, the reality is…
At Jones Divorce Law we recommend collaborative family law as a way to resolve conflict outside of court. In other blog posts, we have discussed the benefits of such processes (Arbitration, Mediation), and finding a good fit for a range…
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…
