The divorces that feature in the media or the movies are often hotly contested, involving a lengthy court battle. However, the vast majority of divorces in Alberta do not follow that trajectory. They are settled without court intervention until the final divorce order is issued. That does not necessarily mean that the divorce is uncontested—although… Continue Reading »
The child support laws in Alberta can be complex as couples try to recalibrate their lives in the aftermath of a separation. One of the main considerations with child support is each parent’s income. Some confusion exists with how this income is assessed in particular, whether the current or past year’s income is used in… Continue Reading »
Child support is the responsibility of parents in Alberta, but there is often confusion about how long payments must be made and when they end. In many cases, payments can stop when the child reaches the age of majority (18 in Alberta) but child support laws take into account other factors besides the child’s age…. Continue Reading »
This is not meant as a substitution for legal advice on this issue. However, certain trends have emerged on usage of social media during separation, which if avoided can make your separation simpler and less acrimonious. Consider the following: 1. Social media content is considered documents and ‘evidence’. If relevant to the legal issues before […]
In Alberta, the family law system favors the active involvement of both parents in raising a child—unless evidence shows that this is not in the child’s best interests. Within marriages, the father of a child is presumed to be the husband of the child’s mother. With unmarried couples, paternity needs to be established— and may… Continue Reading »
