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.

The way we look at families has changed dramatically over the years. The once “nuclear” family of children with two biological parents is no longer the tradition as dynamics and relationships evolve.

One of the first decisions that must be made after your marriage or common-law relationship ends is where you and your ex will live next.

Divorce rates have been falling in Canada since the 1990s, according to Statistics Canada. However, there were still close to 43,000 divorces granted in this country in 2020, the latest result available.

Divorce can be traumatic for children, especially when they have to shuttle back and forth from one home to another to spend time with their parents.

One parent may be required to pay the other child support after a separation or divorce. Both have a legal responsibility to provide financial support to their offspring and judges may refuse to grant a divorce if they are not satisfied that reasonable arrangements have been made for the children.

Divorce can be a difficult process for many couples. On top of the emotional strain it brings, there has to be a division of property and one partner often must provide spousal support for the other.

You have been looking for a home in your desired area and price range, and you think you have found it. But there is a catch – a tenant lives there.

The separation process can be overwhelming and filled with acrimony, especially if there are children or sizeable assets involved. Reaching an agreement on how to move ahead may seem impossible without the court’s assistance.

A parenting plan describes how divorced or separated parents will care for and make important decisions about their children. Each plan will be unique but all must focus on what is in the best interests of the children.

People who want to become homeowners in Alberta must decide if they want a condominium or a freehold unit. There are key differences between them, in terms of the units themselves and the legal process of acquiring each one.

Telling your children that you are planning to divorce is one of the most difficult tasks a parent will face. The dissolution of a marriage already evokes a range of emotions, including anger, guilt and resentment.

While some adoption agencies and birth mothers favour traditional two-parent families, single women and men have as much of a right to adopt in Alberta as anyone else.

All real estate transactions are expected to be built on a foundation of trust and transparency. In a variety of circumstances, sellers may also be legally obligated to disclose information about the property’s condition and history that could materially influence a buyer’s decision.

There are many reasons why people buy commercial property in Edmonton. For example, a business may have outgrown the rental space it was established in and more square footage is needed.

After a divorce or the end of an adult interdependent relationship (often referred to as common law), one partner often has to pay either child or spousal support. That could result from a court order or an agreement with the ex-partner.

Buying a home is a complicated process. On one hand, it is very dry and technical because of the paperwork involved. However, it is also emotional and the financial liability may cause sleepless nights.

Many people have fond childhood memories of time spent with their grandparents.

A home purchase is often the biggest investment a person will make. Real estate agents are there to help, but how do you know which one is right for you?

Many marriages end in divorce. There could have been serious issues in your relationship and the request for a divorce is not unexpected, or perhaps it came as a complete surprise.

The Court of King’s Bench has implemented four mandatory pre-court requirements as part of the Alberta Justice Family Justice Strategy.

A divorce is the legal end of a marriage. Only the court can grant it, provided the parties involved have followed the correct steps on whatever path they have chosen to get there. Once the process is completed, the court will issue a divorce certificate proving that you are no longer married.

You have been saving money and checking out properties that you are interested in. You are probably working with a real estate agent who can bring their expertise to your search, and now you have found the ideal house or condo that you want to purchase.

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.