Serving Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.
Practical, cost effective solutions to minimize the financial and emotional turmoil associated with the breakdown of a relationship.
Our team has the experience and knowledge to tailor a solution to your specific needs. At Demas Schaefer we take pride in listening to our clients and creating strategies that are practical, efficient, and cost-effective.
We are trained to listen before reacting. Your situation is unique. There is no one-size fits all approach. Our family lawyers will tailor a strategy to your specifics needs and goals.
Our family lawyers have appeared at all levels of court in Alberta and have had success in litigation and through negotiation. We are experienced so you don’t have to be.
Litigation is not the only path forward. There are alternative dispute resolutions that are available. Our family lawyers are experienced in finding "out-of-the-box" solutions to our client’s problems.
We know that this is your life and you are trusting us to help you. Demas Schaefer has developed systems to ensure that we are attentive and responsive to your needs. When you need us, we are here.
At Demas Schaefer we have more than one tool in our toolbox. We offer a variety of family law services and are able to craft a solution for your situation that will help you achieve your goals.
Divorce can be very difficult to deal with alone. We are here to help get your through what is undoubtedly the most trying time in your life.
We are here to help you navigate your way through this complex area of the law to ensure that you receive what you are legally entitled to.
Ensuring the proper care and well-being of children is of the utmost importance to all parents. This can sometimes become challenging on the breakdown of a relationship.
We can help you navigate your way through any necessary court proceedings to ensure that you are able to obtain from your spouse or partner the financial assistance necessary to properly provide for your children.
Contact us today to discuss what you may be entitled to and how you may be able to go about receiving financial assistance from your former spouse or partner.
Let us take the stress and anxiety out of your hands and guide you to a proper resolution in the quickest and most cost-effective fashion possible.
We are able to assist with two types of adoptions – direct placement adoptions or step-parent adoptions.
Mediation can be a very effective process to use in coming to a final resolution of some or all issues after separation.
A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a contract between two people that is entered into prior to their marriage.
Buying or selling property can be one of the most significant financial transactions you undertake.
At Demas Schaefer we have lawyers that you can trust and rely upon. We are experienced family lawyers who have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through your divorce or separation.
Our family lawyers are always staying on top of the latest legal and practical developments in family law and divorce. We can tailor a solution to your needs based on the most recent changes in the law. Set up a free consult with us today to discuss your matter.
It is not unusual for conflicting emotions to cloud even the most reasonable person’s judgment. During a divorce, you may be feeling frustrated, angry, betrayed or sad. These feelings can bubble to the surface, negatively impacting the decisions you make.
The decision to hire a family lawyer can be a difficult one. One of the first questions to consider is, do you even need an attorney? For the most part, the answer is “yes.”
Parental alienation can tear relationships apart and do long-lasting or even permanent damage to a family.