How to Get a Divorce in Alberta: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
The decision has been made, or perhaps made for you, and now you are lying awake thinking about the children, the house, the pension and the money.
Divorce and Separation is complicated. We can work together to get you through it.
At Demas Schaefer our lawyers have the training and experience to navigate the most complex divorce and separation issues. Our team strives to remain on top of the latest legal developments and are able to find a solution for you in all areas of divorce and family law. Learn more about the law through the resources below.
If you have substantial assets, a corporation that you wish to protect, want to ensure that you estate goes to children from a prior marriage, or simply want to protect the assets you are bringing into a relationship and/or the assets you anticipate acquiring after you are married or start living together, you will want to have a prenuptial or cohabitation contract in place.
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The decision has been made, or perhaps made for you, and now you are lying awake thinking about the children, the house, the pension and the money.
You have decided the court needs to be involved, so you ask a friend who went through it what to expect. If that conversation is describing anything before this year, much of it no longer applies.
Family finances have changed dramatically over the years, and government benefit rules can add stress when a relationship ends. Edmonton divorce lawyers are often asked how separation or divorce affects the final carbon rebate, the Canada Child Benefit, and other CRA-administered payments in Alberta.