If a parent is considering relocating with children after separation in Alberta, it is essential to proceed carefully and only after seeking the appropriate legal guidance—especially because the legislation has been changed in recent years. When a parent plans to move away from the other parent and takes the children with him/her, the matter can… Continue Reading »
Under the provisions of the Family Law Act in Alberta, same-sex couples have similar rights to married couples after they separate. If you have been living together in a common-law relationship for some time in Alberta and decide to separate, you have rights to parenting, support, and property division—even though the federal Divorce Law does… Continue Reading »
Child custody arrangements are one of the most important and challenging elements to manage during a divorce or separation in Alberta. The best interests of the child are paramount when deciding how parents must make decisions for and share time with their children. Alberta’s Family Law Act allows for several types of parenting arrangements for… Continue Reading »
After a couple with children separates or divorces in Alberta, child support is usually paid by one parent to the other so that the financial burden of raising the children is shared fairly. The support is intended to contribute to the daily needs and care of a dependent child until it is no longer required—and… Continue Reading »
When couples in Alberta divorce or separate with children, there is more than one way to resolve child custody matters apart from heading to court. Litigation and courtroom trials may make interesting movies but the reality is that most parents in Alberta are able to settle parenting plans outside of court by discussion and negotiation… Continue Reading »
