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Collecting Child Support From the Father in Canada
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
Due to cultural factors, it is often the mother who ends up with physical custody of the children most of the time, and the father that ends up paying child support because he makes the most money. This isn’t always the case. Sometimes the father is the parent that spends the most time with the…
Parenting After Separation in Calgary
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
In Alberta, both parents have a right to a relationship with their children, and children have a right to a relationship with their parents. This is true whether parents were married, adult interdependent partners, or unmarried when they had those children. Navigating the best interests of the children can be difficult after a separation. Here…
How Much Child Support Should I Get in My Alberta Divorce?
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
If you are getting a divorce in Alberta and have any minor children, then you can expect child support to be part of your settlement. It is not legal to create a divorce agreement that does not provide for the minor children, which means the judge won’t approve such a settlement even if you try…
When Are You Considered to Have a Common Law Marriage in Alberta
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
A common law marriage is more properly known as an Adult Interdependent Partnership or AIP. It is an acknowledgment of the ways that partners can build a life together without engaging in the formal marriage process. It also allows for the equitable dissolution of such a relationship. Alberta has great respect for common-law partnerships, as…
What You Need to Know About the Alberta Maintenance Enforcement Act
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
In most divorces, one spouse will end up paying “maintenance” to the other spouse. This maintenance includes both child support, which will be part of every agreement with minor children and which will last until the children turn 18, and spousal support, which can vary in amount and duration. Both your spousal support and your…
Legal Separation Agreements in Alberta
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
When you get separated in Alberta you’re taking the opening steps towards divorce. In Alberta, most couples must be legally separated for at least one year before either member of the couple can file for divorce. There are exceptions in cases of adultery and cruelty, but they can be difficult enough to prove that many…
Contested Divorce in Alberta
Posted on: 22 Dec 2021
Contested divorces are wildly misunderstood. The media has led many people to believe that a divorce is “contested” when one member of the couple doesn’t agree to divorce at all. In reality, a contested divorce is any divorce where the couple can’t agree to the major issues of the divorce and is struggling to come…
What is the Divorce Process in Alberta
Posted on: 21 Dec 2021
Clients are often caught off guard to discover that divorce never happens fast. It’s an entire process that can take months to complete. Here’s everything you need to know about what to expect throughout the divorce process. How Do I Prepare For a Divorce in Alberta? Start by gathering up all of your financial…
What Am I Entitled to in an Alberta Divorce
Posted on: 21 Dec 2021
Divorce causes a lot of fear. There are many people who are worried that their ex is going to “take everything.” Fortunately, under Alberta law, it’s almost impossible for either spouse to “take everything” in a divorce. Alberta is devoted to the just and equitable distribution of assets. By the same token, intelligent negotiation is…
Maintenance Enforcement in Alberta
Posted on: 21 Dec 2021
In an Alberta divorce settlement, “maintenance” can include child support and spousal support (or partner support, if the divorce was between adult interdependent partners). Both are awarded via court order once a divorce settlement is finalized. While you may feel this new bill you’ve been saddled with is unfair, it is imperative that you comply…
