Family Law Blog

We often get asked, who gets to keep the engagement ring upon separation? Most people conclude that it is a gift from the proposing partner.

An update of Alberta legislation will create a more equitable way of dividing assets when common-law couples split.

The obligation to pay child support after separation and divorce is mandated by both Federal and Provincial legislation in Alberta. 

If a person’s income decreases their ability to pay child support should be reflected in this change.

“We had to think creatively about how to resolve this impasse where the mother wasn’t comfortable with the father having any overnights at all"

What is the biggest potential liability for your business? When asked this question some people will list off things like competition, loss of market access, or theft of intellectual property.

Generally, when going through a separation or divorce going to family law court should be your last resort.  However, some disagreements, for whatever reason, cannot be resolved without some intervention. 

There is a crisis in our court system. Legal representation is beyond the reach of many Canadians, especially in the family law courts.

Deciding on a Holiday parenting schedule can be very difficult. The Holiday season can be especially difficult to navigate for newly divorced or separated couples.

Varying a child support order is a common application after separation and divorce which is often made to reduce the amount of child support being paid.