Time Limitations: Filing for Divorce or Division of Family Property (and Spousal Support Under the Family Law Act)In Alberta, restrictions govern when and how certain claims may be brought before the Court: these deadlines are often referred to as limitation … Read More
EBL Family Law Is Moving!
EBL Family Law is Moving!To serve you better, EBL Family Law is excited to announce that commencing August 1, 2020, our office is relocating to: #340, 999 8 St. SW, Calgary AB, T2R 1J5Our new family law office offers convenient … Read More
The Deferral of Changes to the Divorce Act
The Deferral of Changes to the Divorce Act On June 21st, 2019, Bill C-78 received Royal Assent, marking the first substantiative update to federal family laws in more than 20 years. The changes outlined in this bill were well received … Read More
Undue Hardship and Child Support Claims
Undue Hardship and Child Support Claims In Canada, parents have an obligation to financially support their children even after they divorce or separate from their partner. In our previous article, Child Support 101, we discussed the basics of child support … Read More
Divorce After 50 Is Causing Financial Depletion
In July 2019, Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos finalized their divorce. As the worlds richest couple, it is certain that Jeff and MacKenzie will both survive financially despite their separation (Jeff’s net worth is now US $123.1 billion, and MacKenzie’s … Read More
Rights of a Parent
Rights of a Parent Shared 50/50 parenting is the ideal in most Divorce cases but unfortunately, despite two loving and capable parents, the Courts can be hesitant to grant it. This article will look at what factors Courts consider when … Read More
Divorce Process 101
Overview of the Divorce Process This will be the first article in a series of “crash courses” in Family Law. The purpose of these articles will be to answer some general questions about how the legal system works and maximize … Read More