Posts by Edmonton Divorce, Child Custody & Family Lawyer:
What is the Average Cost of Divorce in Alberta?
Posted on: 21 Dec 2021
Divorce can be expensive. It’s also often unavoidable, which means if you’re going to get through your divorce without doing major financial damage then you need to have an outstanding understanding of the costs, rather than just settling on a number in your head which tells you what you think your divorce “should” cost. Reducing…
What Is the Legal Age a Child Can Decide Which Parent to Live with in Canada
Posted on: 20 Dec 2021
Many divorcing parents wonder about the legal age a child can decide which parent to live with in Canada. Some say any age above ten years; others say 12 and even 16 years. The 12th year of a child is a threshold for many courts of Alberta and Saskatchewan to start considering the wishes and…
What Are My Legal Rights in a Separation
Posted on: 20 Dec 2021
Are you going through a separation from your partner? Are you wondering if you are following the right procedure? Have you ensured to go through all the correct lawful steps? Did you find yourself also wondering, “what are my legal rights in a separation”? You have come to the right place if you have affirmed…
Legal Separation Agreement Alberta
Posted on: 21 Nov 2021
People often decide to make a legal separation agreement before the divorce. It makes the process easier on the one hand and lessens the cost on the other. But they often find it difficult that how to get a separation agreement in Alberta. This article offers you a complete guideline about the legal separation agreement…
Adopting a Child in Alberta
Posted on: 15 Nov 2021
The experience of adopting a child is life-changing. This is because of the addition of a new member and the sacrifices and expectations involved. Adopting a child in Alberta is a delicate procedure. Several limitations regulate adoption. The law provides for specific requirements and various checks carried out by social workers to verify the suitability…
What Age Do You Stop Paying Child Support in Canada?
Posted on: 24 Oct 2021
After the separation, one of the most important concerns becomes child support. Usually, one of the parents or both parents needs to deal with the child’s support. While dealing with child support, there are so many questions that arise in between. One of the most common questions is when you can stop paying child support….
Parental Alienation Alberta
Posted on: 12 Oct 2021
Separation can affect parents as well as children, especially when couples are going through a breakdown. So several questions arise like, what will happen to the child’s future, education and custody. In this regard, parental alienation can save the child from ultimate disaster. So what is parental alienation in Canada, and how does the law…
What is the Matrimonial Property Act Alberta?
Posted on: 12 Sep 2021
The Matrimonial Property Act (MPA) controls how matrimonial property is dividing among Alberta upon divorce. Certain property is exempt from distribution at the breakup of a marriage, according to the Act. Exempt implies that the government has determined that this asset is so personal that you are not required to share it with your spouse. If…
What is the Penalty for Filing Single When Common Law?
Posted on: 12 Sep 2021
“Common law” is still a term that most people do not understand. In Canadian laws, a couple living together for three years falls in the category of “common laws.” Many legal laws get complicated for common-law relationships. However, the main problem that they face is filing for income taxes. It is tough to choose a…
Claiming Single on Taxes When Common Law
Posted on: 18 Aug 2021
In 2021, the term “common law” is still misunderstood. According to the Canadian population, if a couple stays more than three years, they would fall under the category of “common laws.” However, common laws can complicate many legal activities. Getting a consultation from a lawyer is recommended. Just to ensure that you don’t have any…












