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 »
When you first consider divorce or separation and meet with a divorce lawyer, it can be a little intimidating. You likely have many questions to ask the lawyer so that you can set the right expectations and make the coming months less stressful as you try to navigate the legal system in Alberta. It helps… Continue Reading »
Absent any extenuating circumstances that would negatively impact the child, child custody generally involves shared decision-making responsibility in Alberta. This means that both parents have the right to make significant decisions that affect the child’s upbringing and well-being. As with all custody decisions in Alberta, the “child’s best interests” is the guiding principle. Many factors… Continue Reading »
Here is a tongue in cheek review of the top ten ways to make sure your separation is destructive and expensive. All of these can be avoided. 1. Threaten your spouse. With anything – violence, taking the kids away, cutting your spouse off from the finances, selling assets, going to court. The natural response to […]
In Alberta, ensuring fair and accurate child support arrangements is essential for protecting the well-being of children after separation or divorce. However, disputes can arise when one parent’s declared income does not align with their actual earning potential. This is where the concept of imputing income comes into play. Under Alberta’s family law framework, courts… Continue Reading »
