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 »
Updated: May 16, 2025 Absent Parents in Alberta: When they lose their rights Parental rights are some of the most basic rights we have as human beings. The right to raise your child, spend time together and make decisions about upbringing are held dear to most parents in Alberta. Along with these rights comes a… Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
