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Here’s What You Are Entitled to in a Divorce in Alberta

Alberta’s divorce process involves numerous considerations, including the equitable division of assets and debts. Knowing how different assets are treated and what exemptions could apply to you can significantly impact your divorce settlement, say divorce lawyers in Calgary.  In this article, we will explore these aspects to help you understand your entitlements better. Understanding Asset […]

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Here’s How You File for Divorce in Alberta

Every year, approximately 9,000 couples in Alberta face the emotionally and legally complex process of divorce.  Navigating through this challenging journey requires not only emotional resilience but also the right legal guidance to ensure that all aspects of the proceedings are handled with care and precision.  This comprehensive guide from divorce lawyers in Calgary outlines […]

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Spousal Support: What You Need to Know

Navigating the complexities of spousal support can be challenging, especially during the emotionally charged process of a separation or divorce. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a key consideration in many family law cases, ensuring that one spouse is not unfairly disadvantaged financially after a marriage ends.  Understanding the criteria for determining spousal support, […]

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Binding Judicial Dispute Resolution: An Alternative Approach to Resolving Family Law Disputes

Binding Judicial Dispute Resolution (Binding JDR) is a novel initiative introduced in the Superior Court of Justice in May 2021 for the efficient resolution of family law disputes. Binding JDR is currently accessible in the Superior Court of Justice in all of the Central East region, all of the Northwest and Northeast regions, Kitchener, Ottawa, […]

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Parental Alienation in Toronto: Understanding Prevention and legal remedies

I. Introduction Parental alienation is a complex legal issue that affects many families in Toronto and Ontario. The behaviour known as parental alienation occurs when one parent undermines the other parent’s relationship with the child. Parental alienation can result in a child losing their relationship with one of their parents. This behaviour can be considered […]

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Child support for adult children in Ontario

If you are a parent who has to pay child support, you need to know if your obligations may continue after your child turns 18. In Ontario, child support for adult children may continue beyond their 18th birthday. This support for an adult child is often called “support for adult children” by lawyers. While there […]

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Tips from a Business Lawyer: Preparing a Financial Statement

Read time: 4-5 minutes What is a Financial Statement?  A Financial Statement is a court document that contains information about a person’s income, expenses, assets and debts. During the process of separation or divorce this document will be exchanged between the parties’ in order to help determine support payments (child or spousal) and the division […]

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Unequal Division of Net Family Property in Divorce

Read Time: 3-4 minutes Unequal division of net family property in divorce is important to understand during a divorce. Reach out to a family lawyer in Toronto for guidance if needed. While generally the division of the difference between the net family properties is distributed equally between the spouses, there are very limited circumstances when […]

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Excluded Property Under the Family Law Act

Read time: 5 minutes In Ontario, the Family Law Act 1990 (the “Act”) excludes certain property from the net family property calculation. The Act defines net family property as the value of the property that each spouse owns on the valuation date, after deducting debts and liabilities, net of the value of property at the […]

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