Our divorce lawyers in Calgary provide clear, supportive legal guidance for clients navigating divorce and separation.
Divorce and separation can involve important decisions surrounding property division, child support, spousal support, parenting, and financial matters. Our Calgary divorce lawyers provide the care and experienced legal guidance you require to navigate the divorce process, understand your options, and move forward with confidence.
During a separation, a couple still remains legally married while living separate lives. A divorce, on the other hand, legally ends the documented marriage itself. Understanding the difference between the two can help you determine the next steps for your family and future.
Our Calgary divorce lawyers provide experienced support and legal guidance specifically tailored to your unique situation, no matter how complex. We’re experienced in:
A high-net-worth divorce can involve complex financial matters requiring strategic legal guidance. Our Calgary divorce lawyers have the experience to navigate intricate assets, from business interests and valuations to investment portfolios, while protecting your financial interests with diligence and discretion.
When you and your spouse have reached agreements on important issues, our Desk Divorce service can offer a much simpler and more efficient way to formalize your divorce. We handle the necessary legal steps, helping you move forward respectfully and cost-effectively.
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.
This is a common question that can be difficult to answer. No lawyer can control the duration of a divorce, as there are many factors that come into play, but the main ones are usually:
This is an area that can become quite complicated if the right guidance and support are not in place. Hiring trusted legal services can help you navigate this typically challenging chapter of your divorce. The marital property or assets are considered to be all the following:
Any other property, such as items you owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance from a third party, is not subject to division. However, any increase in value of that exempt property during the course of your marriage does need to be divided.
With longer marriages, this can get complicated as your lives are more intertwined from years of being together, and the experience of a seasoned divorce lawyer will be invaluable as you navigate this transition period into your next chapter.
No. You are deemed to be separated from your spouse when either of you parts ways from the other with the intention of living separately and apart. This means you can continue to live in the same house while having the intention of separating. This typically means that you and your spouse are no longer sharing a bed, living as roommates, and no longer engaging in romantic/sexual relations.
In order for a legal separation to take place, no official agreement is required.
To be divorced, your marriage must have broken down, and you need to have either:
Your divorce can proceed once the separation period is completed, but it will only be finalized when you receive the divorce certificate, according to the judge signing the court order.
Your path forward starts with understanding your legal options. Let’s explore them together.
Whether your matter is straightforward or complex, our Calgary divorce lawyers can provide the care, guidance and legal support you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
