Unmarried Couples Face Legal Challenges If you are in a common law relationship, it’s important to know your rights, especially if you cohabitate. In Alberta, unmarried couples face unique legal challenges enforced by the Adult Interdependent Relationship Act. If you…
The law has extensive legislation outlining the obligations of two monogamous married parties as well as their rights in the event of a marital breakdown. The law also deals with adult interdependent relationships, more commonly known as, common-law relationships, between…
Negotiation Can Help You Reach Your Desired Outcome Negotiation takes place in essentially all forms of dispute resolution and can occur at any stage. This is the process of going back and forth on an issue to determine a mutually…
Equalizing Taxable Assets Can Be Difficult If you are considering separation or divorce, you need to think about how you and your partner will divide assets such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Locked-In Retirement Accounts, and pensions. This process can…
With summer around the corner, we all seem to have one thing on our minds: vacation! While we know looking forward to a relaxing holiday is a great feeling, it's also often a lot more work than we anticipate. This…
Spousal support refers to the money paid from one spouse to another when they divorce. This generally occurs when there is a large difference in income between the parties, but is not guaranteed. Meaning, the lower income earner is not…
If you are considering separation or divorce, there are many resources available to help you determine what should be included in your separation agreement. While some details such as child and spousal support are more prominently recognized when thinking about…
Going through a divorce is hard. Going through a divorce with a high-conflict person is even harder. When emotions are high and communication is strained, reaching a resolution can seem like an impossible task. If you are dealing with a…
