After inheriting a property from a parent, partner or family member, you may not know what to do next. If you grew up in the home, you will have emotional attachments to it that may cloud your judgment.

While the results of a divorce and an annulment of a marriage are essentially the same, the processes are very different. That is because a divorce terminates a legally valid marriage while an annulment treats the marriage as if it never existed. 

Not many years ago, the Court of King’s Bench offered two Family Law Chambers courtrooms every weekday morning at 10 a.m, to deal with brief applications involving issues such as support and parenting

After years of saving money, you think you have enough for a down payment on your first home. Congratulations. But before you commit to a purchase, make sure you have considered the less obvious costs associated with buying a residential transaction.

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) is an office independent from the government, Children’s Services or Youth Justice. It is mandated to provide individual and systemic advocacy for children and youth receiving “designated services” as defined under the Child and Youth Advocate Act.

Potential buyers grapple with many difficult questions in their quest for home ownership. But when it comes to deciding if a home inspection is necessary on a property you are making an offer on, the answer is easy: Yes, and it may be the best investment you make in your home-buying journey.

In Alberta, the presumptive rule is that following a relationship breakdown the birth parents – or those standing in place of a birth parent – must pay support until the child turns 18 and is considered an adult.

Prospective buyers often will include a deposit in their offer to purchase to indicate their sincerity in closing the deal.

After a relationship breakdown, parents must reach a parenting agreement that spells out who has decision-making responsibility (formerly known as custody), parenting time (formerly known as access) and what level of child support is to be paid.

There are many reasons why marriages fall apart. Working parents have the stress of their job weighing on them, compounded by the caregiver responsibility for their children.

A residential home is very often the largest purchase a person or family will make.

Owning a home is a dream shared by millions of Canadians. It is also arguably the biggest and most important purchase you will ever make.

It is important to put aside any anger or resentment you may have for your ex-partner when a parenting plan is being prepared to determine who has decision-making responsibility for the children.

The end of a marriage may feel like you are riding on an emotional rollercoaster. Divorce is not a single event but a process that unfolds over time involving a series of changes.

“Who’s your daddy?” That expression means different things in different contexts, but from a legal perspective, the answer is a key element in determining who is responsible for child support payments.

You have been granted parenting time and you are looking forward to having your children spend the night in your home. To ensure that everyone makes the most of that time, here are some steps you can take before, during and after.

There will be a lot of changes in your life after a divorce or separation.

The breakdown of a relationship can lead to pain and resentment for both parties.

Since Canada has no-fault divorce, the only ground for a divorce in the Divorce Act is marriage breakdown.

Your relationship is going well and you are thinking of moving in together. That’s great, but you both must realize there are significant legal responsibilities that come with a common-law relationship.

Texting has increasingly become one of our primary and preferred methods of communication. It is estimated that 6.8 billion people worldwide own cell phones, sending 22 billion texts each day.

Children love going on summer vacations. However, problems can arise if divorced or separated parents do not communicate effectively about their summer holiday plans.

There are many decisions that need to be made during a divorce and it is in your best interest to carefully consider each step you take to avoid exacerbating an already challenging and pivotal time in your life.

After a separation or a divorce one person may want to move, to another city, province or even another country. Problems arise if there are children involved since any parenting time agreement will no longer work if the move is significant.

If you are acting as a step-parent for a child, either in a marriage or as adult interdependent partner (commonly referred to as a common law partner), you may be expected to pay child support if your partner dies.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common forms of violence against women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

A child’s welfare is of utmost concern to family court judges in a divorce. According to s.16(1) of the Divorce Act: “The court shall take into consideration only the best interests of the child of the marriage in making a parenting order or a contact order.”

Going through a separation or divorce can be difficult for everyone involved.  If you want to reach out to friends and families for support during this time, it is best to do that in person or by phone. 

Ensuring a child is financially secure after a divorce or the end of a common-law relationship is paramount in Canada. Financial support is a child’s right and they are legally entitled to it, according to the Department of Justice (DoJ).

By Sean Schaefer We all make mistakes. It can be easy to overlook or forget an important detail when under stress.

Divorce can be traumatic for everyone involved. Along with the stress of financial issues, the emotional toll can be overwhelming as both sides may feel anger and resentment as they cope with a new reality.

Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional time. It can cause stress and doubt, potentially affecting your mental and physical well-being.