The Affects of Parental Alienation on Decision-Making Responsibilities When parents separate in Alberta, the hope is that they can work through their issues in the best interests of the children. In fact, parents have a legal obligation to do this. However, when emotions run deep and disputes arise, parents can lose sight of this and… Continue Reading »
The child support laws in Alberta can be complex as couples try to recalibrate their lives in the aftermath of a separation. One of the main considerations with child support is each parent’s income. Some confusion exists with how this income is assessed in particular, whether the current or past year’s income is used in… Continue Reading »
Child support is the responsibility of parents in Alberta, but there is often confusion about how long payments must be made and when they end. In many cases, payments can stop when the child reaches the age of majority (18 in Alberta) but child support laws take into account other factors besides the child’s age…. Continue Reading »
In Alberta, the family law system favors the active involvement of both parents in raising a child—unless evidence shows that this is not in the child’s best interests. Within marriages, the father of a child is presumed to be the husband of the child’s mother. With unmarried couples, paternity needs to be established— and may… Continue Reading »
Absent any extenuating circumstances that would negatively impact the child, child custody generally involves shared decision-making responsibility in Alberta. This means that both parents have the right to make significant decisions that affect the child’s upbringing and well-being. As with all custody decisions in Alberta, the “child’s best interests” is the guiding principle. Many factors… Continue Reading »
