Our family lawyers help you obtain a clear resolution in divorce and separation with supportive legal guidance.
Even in the most amicable of situations, divorce is a complex undertaking with negotiations surrounding spousal support, property division, child support, and decision-making responsibilities. The process is time-consuming and requires an acute understanding of court procedural rules. Our lawyers provide the support and guidance necessary to finalize divorce, separation, and all related matters.
In a separation, a couple is still legally married while living separate and apart, allowing for independent lives without dissolving the marriage, whereas a divorce legally terminates the marriage.
Our lawyers can provide support and advice to meet your unique divorce needs, no matter how complex. We’re experienced in:
Dissolving a marriage with significant wealth demands a strategic and insightful legal team. Our lawyers have the necessary skill and experience to navigate intricate financial landscapes, from business valuations to diverse investment portfolios, ensuring your financial interests are protected with diligence and discretion.
When you and your spouse have reached mutual agreements on your own, our desk divorce service offers a simpler, more efficient way to formalize your divorce or separation. We handle the necessary legal steps, allowing you to move forward respectfully and cost-effectively.
A couple is generally considered separated when at least one spouse states that they wish to end the relationship and the spouses begin living separate and apart with no reasonable chance of reconciling. In some circumstances, spouses may be considered to live separate and apart while still residing in the same home.
Under Alberta’s Divorce Act, a divorce can only be granted if there has been a breakdown of the marriage. Most often, this breakdown is established once the couple has lived separate and apart for at least one year. Less commonly, a divorce may be granted in less than a year on the basis of adultery or cruelty.
Most divorces do not require a trial and are resolved by negotiation between the parties or another form of alternative dispute resolution, such as family mediation or arbitration. A court hearing, such as an application/motion or trial, may be required when a couple is unable to resolve an outstanding issue through less formal means.
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