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 »
This is not meant as a substitution for legal advice on this issue. However, certain trends have emerged on usage of social media during separation, which if avoided can make your separation simpler and less acrimonious. Consider the following: 1. Social media content is considered documents and ‘evidence’. If relevant to the legal issues before […]
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 »
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 »
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 »
