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Family Law Agreements in Calgary

By on December 22, 2023 | Family Law, Marriage Agreements, Mediation

Family law agreements are legally enforceable documents that set out the terms and conditions for important family relationship matters, such as marriage, cohabitation, separation, and so on. As well as prenuptial agreements, this includes postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. Generally, families in Alberta seek the assistance of a qualified family lawyer to help…   Continue Reading »

What is the Difference Between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce?

By on January 26, 2023 | Arbitration, Collaborative Law, Family Law, Mediation

During a separation or divorce in Alberta, couples are often locked in disputes that are difficult to resolve. However, the court is not the only option in these situations. Disputing couples are often encouraged to try to resolve matters out of court using alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or collaboration between lawyers. Mediation…   Continue Reading »

Alternative Family Dispute Resolutions in Alberta

By on December 19, 2022 | Arbitration, Collaborative Law, Family Law, Mediation

Disputes should be expected in families. With all the emotions at play in family relationships, marriages, divorces, deaths, and other major life events can become stressful and difficult to manage. It is how these disputes are resolved that can help define families. Fortunately, litigation is not the only resolution option for such disputes. Courtroom trials…   Continue Reading »

How to Succeed with Your Alberta Divorce Mediation

By on November 24, 2021 | Divorce, Mediation

If a divorce dispute goes to trial in Alberta, it is likely to end up costing considerable amounts of time and money, as well as stress. In many cases, it is preferable to enter a mediation process where the two parties try to settle by finding common ground on disputed matters with the help of…   Continue Reading »

Mediation in Alberta: 18 Things You Can’t Get in Court

By on July 7, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation, Separation

Mediation can be a path to solving issues related to family law without having to lug the matter into court. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that allows the involved parties – often with their respective Alberta family lawyers – to remain in control of the decision-making process while a professional mediator,…   Continue Reading »

 

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