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Category: Divorce

How to Prepare for Divorce in Alberta

By on December 13, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law

Contemplating the end of a marriage can be challenging but, often, preparation is the difference between a divorce that passes through the Alberta family law system relatively smoothly and one with considerable delays, expense, and stress. Divorce preparation can save many headaches—as well as time and money—and also help you preserve family relationships, which is…   Continue Reading »

What is a Wife Entitled to in an Alberta Divorce?

By on November 25, 2024 | Divorce, Separation

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 »

What is an Early Intervention Case Conference (EICC)?

By on November 16, 2023 | Divorce, Early Intervention Case Conference, Family Law

Settling family law matters quickly and effectively without the need for extensive litigation is in most people’s interests, including family law judges and the family court system in Alberta. As such, Alberta family law litigants are generally encouraged to seek resolutions using alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, before matters end up at trial….   Continue Reading »

How to File for Divorce in Alberta

By on October 13, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is a legal process but also an emotional one. It can be challenging to make clear, well-considered decisions during separation from a spouse or adult interdependent partner but the decisions you make now are important and may affect your longer-term future. It helps to understand how to file for divorce and the processes you…   Continue Reading »

What Am I Entitled to in an Alberta Divorce?

By on May 11, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law, Property Division

Who will get the home? Do we have to split everything 50-50? What if I was the homemaker and all the assets are in my spouse’s name? These are typically the types of questions we are asked by concerned spouses in the process of divorcing their partners and unsure what they are entitled to from…   Continue Reading »

 

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