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Crossroads Law Welcomes Family Lawyer Gurjant Bains, to our Calgary Team

With a unique background in civil litigation and criminal defense, Gurjant Bains brings a distinct blend of expertise to our team.

The Vital Role of Lawyers in Mediation: Empowering Clients to Find Effective Resolutions

Mediation stands as a testament to the evolving nature of legal conflict resolution as one of the key methods of alternative dispute resolution.

Investing After Divorce: The Road to Financial Recovery

There is no getting around it. Divorce is emotionally devastating, but it can also be very financially damaging.

Everything You Need to Know About Adult Interdependent Partnerships in Alberta

When two people get married, they enjoy new rights and benefits, such as the right to divide family property upon divorce. Historically, under the law, these rights were exclusively reserved for married people.

From Child Support to Parenting Time: Understanding Stepparent Rights

Blended families have become quite common in today’s society. According to a 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, 20% of children who have experienced parental separation or divorce, live with a stepparent - that equates to over 237,000 Canadian kids.

Who keeps Valentine’s Day gifts when the relationship ends?

What are you gifting this Valentine’s Day? Chocolates? Jewelry? It always feels good to give, but what happens to those gifts when a couple separates?

Congratulations Matthew Katsionis – Our Newest Partner at Crossroads Law

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Katsionis has accepted a partnership role with Crossroads Law!

Beyond the Drama: Understanding High-Conflict Personalities in Family Law

Navigating interpersonal relationships in the midst of a family law dispute can be incredibly frustrating and challenging, especially if the opposing party exhibits high-conflict behaviours.

Not All Assets are Created Equal: Thoughts from a Wealth Manager

Imagine this. After giving it a lot of thought, you have decided to get divorced. You have engaged a lawyer. You have taken an inventory of your assets - such as property, savings, investments, vehicles, and personal items - and you are beginning the process of splitting them with your former partner.

Dividing Digital Wealth: NFT Capital Losses in Family Law Property Settlements

Once clogging up the Ethereum network for being traded at such high volumes, non-fungible tokens (or “NFTs”) have lost the hype that came along with trying to invest in these unique, limited production, and highly speculative investment products.