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…
Guest Blog: Unfaithfulness is Not Just Physical In popular culture, unfaithfulness is defined as the act of disloyalty to a partner. More specifically, it is known as having sexual relations with someone other than your wife, husband, girlfriend, or boyfriend.…
Parenting Through the Alberta Courts System When thinking about your child’s future amidst a divorce, there are several ways to develop and execute a parenting plan that both parties can respect and follow. A parenting plan is a holistic view…
How to Prepare for Questioning and What to Expect An examination for discovery, or Questioning, is a pre-trial process that either party can call to ask questions to the opposing party. In family law the process is useful but not…
A Dive into Federal Child Support Guidelines Support is based on a determination of the income available to a party and not a party’s total income from line 150 of an income tax return. Often, there is no distinction between…
Our Family Wizard was created to assist divorced and separated families effectively communicate to reduce conflict in shared parenting arrangements. The app is specifically aimed towards those in high conflict situations who are unable to speak in person or via…
Guest Blog By Jackie Edwards. Jackie specializes in unemployment services and contributes regularly to online forums in her industry. Studies in Canada have found that 4 in 10 first marriages end in divorce. (combined with all other divorces) translates to…
Unlike the complex discussion of how Adultery affects couples psychologically and emotionally, it is one of the established grounds for divorce in Canada. The understanding of Adultery in the Canadian context carries some complexities. Specific nuanced criteria need to be…