Alternative Dispute Resolutions for Family Law Matters With alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation and arbitration gaining more and more popularity, we have decided to share even more methods to resolve your matter outside of court. Our skilled Calgary lawyers…
Divorce Act Changes Will Put The Best Interest Of the Children Front And Centre It’s been two decades since any changes have been made to the Divorce Act. As more and more families experience divorce, it’s necessary to ensure our…
Prenuptial Agreements - Not Just For The Rich & Famous With wedding season around the corner, we are here to offer the one piece of advice we wish all friends and family would share with the bride and groom before…
Retroactive Child Support And The Law In Alberta 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…
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.…