Federal Divorce Act: What Changed? June 21, 2019 saw Bill C-78, An Act to Amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to…
Always Pack A Travel Authorization The Government of Canada strongly advises that children travelling with only one parent, a grandparent, friend’s parent or other member of the community, carry a consent letter from the non-travelling parents or guardians. This will…
A How To Guide For Adopting Step-Children in Alberta Adoption is a legal procedure in which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. While there are many legal reasons as to…
HOW TO ASK YOUR PARTNER FOR A PRENUP Marriage is an exciting milestone in many people’s lives. However, before getting married, it is always a good idea to discuss a prenuptial agreement with your partner. While it’s not an easy…
The Adoption Process Can Be Tricky - Let Us Help Adoption in Alberta takes place by one of two ways – either by a direct placement where the families have made the arrangements between themselves, or through a licensed agency.…
Nesting: A Child Focused Parenting Arrangement For many divorcing parents, keeping the children happy is the main priority. For some children, change may not be something they are particularly excited about and the marital residence may be the only home…
Do You Think Jones Divorce Law Deserves To Win? At Jones Divorce Law we pride ourselves on offering exceptional service to our clients. We understand that the people who walk through our doors are experiencing one of the most devastating…
Are Family Pets Really Part Of The Family? Pets can become an integral part of the family home, but what happens to family pets after a separation or divorce? In the eyes of the law, family pets are considered personal…
New Family Property Act: Who Does it Impact The Family Property Act will begin to impact the lives of unmarried partners starting in January 2020. If you wish to learn more about family property rights and how they work please…
Family Property Act - What's New? Important changes are coming to family law and to the lives of unmarried, cohabitating couples beginning in January, 2020. Currently in Alberta, unmarried couples do not have legislated property rights upon a separation. The…
