-We’ve lived together off and on for 5 years, does this Act apply to us? -I worked away for 6 months during our 3 years together, does this matter? -He stayed with me most weekends for 3 years, are we living together? Maybe;! Maybe not! The Family Property Act (Alberta) applies to married couples and…
Reviewing, updating and changing your digital accounts is a good idea as part of your overall separation plan. Some of the unravelling of shared accounts, such as a family cell phone plan, or joint banking, will take coordination rather than unilateral action. However, there are steps you can take to limit unauthorised access to your…
After the Separation Agreement has been signed, sometimes there are issues in following the parenting plan. The prior blog looked at this generally and this blog has a few more ideas specific to parenting.
After a Separation Agreement has been signed, sometimes an issue arises when one person isn’t following the agreement.
The Court has introduced 4 steps that are necessary before a non-urgent parenting or support issue can go before a judge in Calgary and Edmonton. These steps do not apply to urgent issues or restraining orders. The steps became mandatory in December 2023.
How is cryptocurrency treated for family law purposes? Crypto, Bitcoin and digital assets may be hot topics, but for family law purposes, these are assets & property or potential sources of income, just like more traditional investments.
Families should use the divorce process that best meets their particular needs. For many separating spouses, that means having discussions and finding solutions without going to Court.
Tips for moving your divorce, separation agreement or family law dispute to resolution.
Retroactive child support can arise where the paying parent has either under or overpaid child support. A retroactive claim may mean the recipient parent didn’t receive the child support he or she could have used at the time to support the kids. Or, it could mean the payor was overpaying or accruing arrears on an…
The beginning of a separation can be overwhelming. On top of the emotional vortex, most people have a lot of practical questions. What schedule makes sense for the kids? Should I move? Who will pay for what? But mostly: what do I do next? Here are 5 important tips on what to do after separation.