When you first consider divorce or separation and meet with a divorce lawyer, it can be a little intimidating. You likely have many questions to ask the lawyer so that you can set the right expectations and make the coming months less stressful as you try to navigate the legal system in Alberta. It helps… Continue Reading »
Here is a tongue in cheek review of the top ten ways to make sure your separation is destructive and expensive. All of these can be avoided. 1. Threaten your spouse. With anything – violence, taking the kids away, cutting your spouse off from the finances, selling assets, going to court. The natural response to […]
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 »
