The Family Law Act (Alberta) Will Change in 2020 and Children of Separated Unmarried Parents Will Have New Child Support Entitlements In 2020 the Family Law Act will be changed to allow children 18 and older to qualify for child … Read More
The Matrimonial Property Act Will Change in 2020 and Common Law Partners in Alberta Will Have Property Rights
The Matrimonial Property Act Will Change in 2020 and Common Law Partners in Alberta Will Have Property Rights What do the changes mean? Individuals living with common law partners will have the same property rights as married people at the … Read More
Value of Education
The Value of Education upon Divorce Evaluating a degree or professional development obtained during a marriage is an area of law that is confusing and frustrating for lawyers but seems to generally work out for the people involved. It’s a … Read More
Spousal Support
Spousal Support 101 This is the third instalment in the Family Law crash course series. Today we are going to look at Spousal Support, specifically, who can claim for it, what you have to prove in order to get it, how … Read More
Restraining Orders 101
Restraining Order Restraining Orders may be brought against anyone, not just a family member (though if you are applying for a Restraining Order against a family member there are different forms to fill out). Applications for a Restraining Order can … Read More
Protection Orders 101
Protection Orders There are a variety of Orders the Court can grant in cases of violence or fear of violence. Protection Orders Protection Orders are only to be used when the Applicant is a victim of Family Violence from an … 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
Child Support 101
Overview of Child Support Today we will look at child support and the basics of when child support might be required, how child support is determined, and what the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) has to do with it all. Child … Read More
Procedure for Collecting Child, Spousal or Partner Support
Collection of Child, Spousal or Partner Support: Know The Process, Know Your Rights When dealing with collecting child support the Maintenance Enforcement Program collects court-ordered child support, spousal and partner support. The issue is the inconsistent enforcement by the MEP … Read More