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How Long Must a Parent Be Absent to Lose Rights in Alberta?

By on March 7, 2022 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parental Rights

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 »

Grandparents Rights and Child Custody in Alberta

By on February 10, 2022 | Child Custody, Family Law

Divorces can be tough not only on children and parents but on grandparents too. When a couple separates, one parent may see more of the children than the other parent, and it can also impact the amount of time that grandparents get to spend with their grandchildren. While most of the child custody laws focus…   Continue Reading »

Termination of Parental Rights in Alberta: What You Need to Know

By on January 20, 2022 | Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law, Parental Rights

Every parent has both obligations and rights concerning their children. For instance, they must care for their children’s needs, such as providing food, housing, clothing, education, medical care, and so on. They also have a right to maintain frequent contact with their children. These rights and obligations continue even after a marriage dissolves, but are there…   Continue Reading »

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

By on July 7, 2020 | Family Law, Mediation

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 »

Essential Guide to Alberta Divorce Mediation & Arbitration

By on June 15, 2020 | Arbitration, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation, Separation

Facing a divorce means you have a journey ahead, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll end up in court. If you and your divorcing spouse are not able to hammer out terms that you can both agree to – with the guidance of your respective Alberta family lawyers – there are other options available…   Continue Reading »

 

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