Planning for a child’s future is a priority for most parents, but when a marriage or partnership ends, the logistics of funding post-secondary education become significantly more complex. In Alberta, the transition from high school to university involves more than…
A child of the marriage is a child of two spouses or former spouses under the age of majority, 18 in Alberta. This classification relies on several factors, including: Biological or adoptive parents Child’s age Capacity to withdraw from parental…
Separation and divorce, while part of the same overarching legal process, are also distinct; understanding these distinctions is crucial. Jones Divorce & Family Law’s experienced Calgary lawyers are here to guide you through both, offering personalized legal solutions for property…
The process of separating after a breakdown of the marriage can be extremely difficult to navigate as there are many issues that need to be resolved prior to obtaining a Certificate of Divorce, such as dividing assets and debts, creating…
When it comes to remarriage after a divorce in Canada, time plays a crucial role as both a healer and a regulator. The period between your divorce and the possibility of a new marriage can be filled with various complexities…
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…
In Alberta, child support is typically calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines. However, simply using the federal guidelines may not be perfectly accurate. One factor to consider is non-wage income such as bonuses and severance payments. In these cases,…
Separation and divorce proceedings can be an emotional endeavour and it can be difficult to stay focused on your goals and objectives if things turn petty and the other party starts mud slinging to get what they want. This is…
Owning A Company Means You Have A Higher Disclosure Obligation Section 3 child support is typically a straight forward calculation because the Federal Child Support Guidelines set the amount of child support payable based upon an equation of factors. The…
