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.

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.