Family Law Blog

If there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s that housing in Vancouver is expensive. While cities outside Vancouver proper might be slightly more affordable, finding a place to make your home is still a big financial stressor for most folks. When it comes to relationships, the rise in housing prices has been linked to a rise in couples moving in together sooner than they would otherwise, often saving on rent or mortgage costs.

Divorce is never simple, but when it involves a farm or agricultural business, it becomes exponentially more complex. Alberta’s rural families don’t just divide homes or bank accounts — they face the challenge of untangling multi-generational family farms, business partnerships, and the land that forms the heart of their way of life.

In this blog, we look at how child support is calculated for parents working in the oil field or in other jobs with rotation schedules, shift work, or seasonal income. To help us work through this situation, we’ll explore a hypothetical example of a recently separated member of the oil and gas workforce.

Property division after separation can be complicated, especially for tradespeople in Alberta. Tools, trucks, and specialized equipment often blur the line between personal property and business assets, leaving many people uncertain about their rights. In this blog, we’ll answer common questions about how these assets are treated during property division.

Sometimes, you just need to get divorced—fast. Whether you're hoping to remarry, facing health concerns, or just anxious to close a painful chapter and move forward, getting caught up in the legal back-and-forth can feel frustrating and emotionally draining. 

Divorce can be a difficult and emotional time, and if you own a business, it can also bring complicated financial challenges.

Studies rank divorce as the second most stressful experience a person can face, trailing only the death of a spouse or child.

Celebrity divorces captivate us, providing a tantalizing glimpse into the private lives of the rich and famous as they battle over millions in assets.

Imagine receiving money from your parents to buy a house, and now you and your partner are splitting up. What happens to that money?