Category: Property

The True Costs of “Cheap Divorces”

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of companies offering divorce services as a “cheap” alternative to using divorce lawyers.  Most often these companies are operated and staffed by individuals who are not lawyers, and have minimal training in the law.  These companies commonly advertise to parties who are looking to… Continue reading The True Costs of “Cheap Divorces”

Paper It or Pay for It – Why a Cohabitation Agreement May Be More Important Than You Think

Have you and your significant other recently discussed taking your relationship to the next step? Does this involve spending more time in the same residence or, perhaps, leasing or buying a place together? If so, you should know that it has never been more important to consider whether a cohabitation agreement may be necessary to… Continue reading Paper It or Pay for It – Why a Cohabitation Agreement May Be More Important Than You Think

Chateauvert v. Chateauvert – Disclosure and Diligence go hand in hand

Chateauvert v Chateauvert, 2018 ABQB 2 Couples going through a separation—whether married or not—must typically resolve financial and property issues. Ordinarily, this involves exchanging financial disclosure. The very recent decision of Chief Justice M.T. Moreau in Chateauvert v Chateauvert, 2018 ABQB 2  is a significant example of why careful exchange of full financial disclosure is… Continue reading Chateauvert v. Chateauvert – Disclosure and Diligence go hand in hand

To Litigate or Mediate – That is the Question.

Any person with a Family Law matter has a range of options available to them to help them resolve their dispute. Parties can; Sit around the kitchen table and draw up an agreement; Engage in a settlement negotiation with the assistance of their lawyer; Attend mediation; Participate in a Judicial Dispute resolution process in the… Continue reading To Litigate or Mediate – That is the Question.