Category: Divorce

Major Overhaul of Canada’s Divorce Act Comes into Effect

March 1st, this past Monday, marks the date that the first major overhaul of the country’s federal Divorce Act in over twenty years took effect. While there have been small changes here and there, the recent amendments are wide-ranging and result in sweeping changes affecting several aspects of family law. The primary focus of the… Continue reading Major Overhaul of Canada’s Divorce Act Comes into Effect

Marriages, Births Down in Alberta While Divorces & Separations Increase

Back in March 2020, when most of us began spending much more time at home with family, many people lightheartedly speculated that divorces would increase due to the forced time together. According to a recent article from CBC News, this speculation appears to have become an unfortunate reality, although the reasons behind it may be… Continue reading Marriages, Births Down in Alberta While Divorces & Separations Increase

Alberta Court Denies Divorce Pending Full Financial Disclosure

When a couple decides to divorce, the general rule is that a divorce will be granted after a couple has been separated for one year. While there are often a number of issues to be resolved in relation to the divorce, such as spousal support and the division of assets, courts will sometimes permit the… Continue reading Alberta Court Denies Divorce Pending Full Financial Disclosure

Alberta Court Denies Father’s Request for Unequal Property Division

The division of net family property is often a controversial aspect of a divorce. First, the parties must determine what constitutes family property, and then there must be a fair division of property, taking a number of factors into consideration. In circumstances involving significant wealth, international holdings or jointly-owned businesses, this can be a particularly… Continue reading Alberta Court Denies Father’s Request for Unequal Property Division

Parental Alienation & The Impact on Family Law Decisions

Parents going through a separation or divorce are not always able to keep things civil. Ending a relationship is a high-stress situation in the best of circumstances, and the reason for the split may have a serious impact on a couple’s ability to maintain amicable interactions going forward. However, no matter how volatile the situation,… Continue reading Parental Alienation & The Impact on Family Law Decisions