When a couple divorces in Alberta, the entitlements for both spouses are equal—a wife has no special rights over a husband. Decisions on property division, debt repayment, support issues, and child decision-making responsibilities & parenting time can be made by separation agreement or according to established legislation by the Alberta courts. The federal Divorce Act… Continue Reading »
Annulments are rare in Alberta as they depend on specific legal grounds being satisfied to make a marriage invalid. These grounds can be challenging to prove in many cases. Once an annulment has been granted, it means the marriage never existed. If you think you may have grounds for an annulment, it’s important to seek… Continue Reading »
Discussing child custody and support issues after a separation can be especially challenging for parents — but they are high on the list of items that must be decided. When it comes to child support, it helps to know more about the rules in Alberta, as well as what it’s meant to cover and how… Continue Reading »
After a marriage breaks down and a couple separate or divorce, one of the main matters to settle is how property is divided – including who gets the matrimonial home? The Matrimonial Property Act and the Family Property Act are the main pieces of legislation used in Alberta to govern property division in a divorce… Continue Reading »
For thirty-six years, the federal Divorce Act has, more or less, dictated the divorce process for couples in Alberta – working alongside the related guidelines included in Alberta’s Family Law Act. While some changes were made down the years, 2020 saw some major updates to federal divorce laws along with several other family statutes. Most… Continue Reading »
